We can have good reasons for being patriotic towards our country and people. British patriotism, arising from empiricism, can help us, individually and as a country, to be prosperous in a competitive world, safe in a dangerous world and happier, comfortable with ourselves and at peace with each other. Indeed the Best of British can… Continue reading Patriotism Part 24
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Patriotism Part 23
Idealism as a basis for nationalism or anything else is potentially dangerous because there is little or no reality check. Thus, things can be manipulated to extremes, by for example the unscrupulous or deluded. Typical consequences include jingoism (aggressive or warlike foreign policy), xenophobia intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries)… Continue reading Patriotism Part 23
Patriotism Part 22
Underlying patriotism generally is a philosophy of reality and knowledge. Patriotism can be founded on empiricism, where knowledge comes from experience and fact, or on idealism, where reality is largely a creation of the mind. Empiricism acts as a reality and humanity check, and making patriotism outward looking towards also seeing and learning from the… Continue reading Patriotism Part 22
Patriotism Part 21
Patriotism can provide us with inspiration for creativity, innovation and perseverance. One way is through incorporation of existing elements from our national culture into art, music, literature etc., or in developing a unique national style. But inspiration can also arise from other activities, not least from existing acts of bravery or defying omnipotent power. Re-discovery… Continue reading Patriotism Part 21
Tommy Robinson Part 18
It’s seriously very difficult to find narrative that is positive about Tommy Robinson.An example of facts – Robinson has been an anti-Islam activist since age 20. “I was looking for a way out, I was looking somebody to be addressing this Islamic extremist problem,” he said, according to The Huffington Post. In 2011, at a… Continue reading Tommy Robinson Part 18
Patriotism Part 20
Patriotism can focus on preservation, protection and furtherance of what is best in our national way of life, including liberty, democracy, culture, heritage and history etc. Perhaps we are naturally inclined to protect ‘territory’ and the familiar. Typically, Rule Britannia includes the words: ‘Thee haughty tyrants ne’er shall tame: All their attempts to bend thee… Continue reading Patriotism Part 20
Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 23
The study by the Sikh Mediation and Rehabilitation Team was accessed by Daily Mail. It says, “The research has found verification demonstrating a history of predominantly Pakistani grooming gangs targeting young Sikh females for over 50 years.” It also asserts, “The over-representation of such perpetrators in selecting non-Muslim victims would appear to be indicative of a wider acceptability… Continue reading Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 23
Patriotism Part 19
Patriotism can exert a benign influence through being proud and appreciative of something worthwhile. Starting with pride in ourselves, in our achievements, in our communities or organisations we work for, and then by extension in our country, acts as something of an incentive and reward for efforts. We can see something of value to us… Continue reading Patriotism Part 19
Tommy Robinson Part 17
Tommy Robinson in 2020 was banned from attending all football matches for four years after he was filmed punching another fan outside an England match in Portugal. Bedfordshire Police had applied for a banning order after the violent incident prior to the Nations League match in June 2019. A court has granted the order banning… Continue reading Tommy Robinson Part 17
Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 22
According to a study by the Sikh Mediation and Rehabilitation Team charity, Pakistani men have been grooming Sikh girls in Britain for decades for sexual abuse and rape. The study also claims that the Police ‘recklessly ignored’ complaints about reasons of ‘political correctness’. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240693