Brexit has won. A joyous
occasion for fans of decentralization.
Now what? Markets
are certainly in turmoil – the Pound is falling historically; gold is
rising; equity markets everywhere are falling; volatility is all the rage.
But this will all pass…perhaps until the next vote. The Dutch are already pushing; so are the
French. More will come.
As an aside, take it further: not every county and city in
Britain voted to leave. Why not let each
locality decide if it chooses to stay or go?
After this, why not each household?
Why not?
And why stop at the EU?
There are many in Europe concerned about supporting NATO’s antagonism
toward Russia; equally as many who wish to see sanctions against Russia lifted.
Trump – win or lose – offers a statement. So do those in so-called right-wing movements
throughout Europe – better and more honestly described as national movements.
Sooner or later force fails; sooner or later, economic law
takes hold and demands obedience; sooner or later, people say enough is enough;
sooner or later people choose to serve no more.
Will it be peaceful?
Not likely. Very powerful people
have much invested in centralizing the world – one world government, a disaster
for individual freedom. Many in power will
work to ensure the dire consequences predicted if Brexit were to pass bear some
fruit.
After Us the Flood
These words were (supposedly) spoken during the reign of
Louis XV. Fifteen years after his death…the
guillotine claimed many bloody prizes.
There will be a flood: the movement toward decentralization
will gain further traction, thanks to today’s historic event. There will be a flood of a different sort:
forces supportive of centralization will ensure that negative consequences of
this citizen uprising are felt.
As the people are more and more seeing through the
manipulation under which they have been held, it is likely that they will also
see that these consequences are nothing but cynical moves by their would-be
oppressors.
And hopefully things pass in relative peace – more Gorbachev,
less Bastille Day.
There is no guarantee that the UK will exit the EU. The Members of Parliament are not legally bound to pass the legislation to make that happen. Until they do, I won't believe it.
ReplyDeleteWise words. Yet the momentum I think cannot be turned back: the economy, immigration, unemployment, the socialist dreams - all are failing.
DeleteFurther, imagine the increased populist momentum if it is made clear that "democracy" is a sham (which it is, of course, but for different reasons).
Hearing the Brexit decision on the news this morning has made me particularly chipper this Friday. I can only hope this will set off a chain reaction in which the UK peacefully breaks up into smaller nations. I am inherently skeptical of anything with the word "united" or "union" in it. They're usually just code words for "centralization."
ReplyDeleteBM, I'm curious - do you have a conspiracy theorist streak in you? You talk about One World Government, and in an article earlier this week you used the term "false flag." Do you think the EU is part of a greater plot by the globalists (or the cult elite, or the illuminati, or whatever you want to call them) to gain universal control? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
There is an "elite." They are not God, they are not gods. They don't always have the same objectives, but they take advantage of the same toolkit: central banking, regulatory democracy, etc.
DeleteTheir plans work better the larger and fewer the political entities that must be controlled - hence the "success" of the EU is one pillar.
Yet, Britain's vote came out this way. Why? Interesting...
Eventually, central planning fails. The elite have convinced us that "we" are in charge. Their whole act falls apart if "we" see that we are not.
For this reason they will give up much in order to protect central banking and regulatory democracy. They also fear nuclear war (and the beast they created in the US may be getting a little out of control).
All of these factors help to shape my view on events, rightly or wrongly.
EU Lose!
ReplyDelete"As an aside, take it further: not every county and city in Britain voted to leave. Why not let each locality decide if it chooses to stay or go? After this, why not each household? Why not?"
ReplyDeleteI've discussed this on various sites. A roughly 53% to 46% Brexit leaves the 46% feeling disenfranchised. Indeed, Scotland (voting 62% to remain) wishes to vote again on its independence from Britain. The IRA is calling for Northern Ireland's exit from Britain as well.
In all these circumstances, votes would be "for" and "against", leaving the losers disenfranchised and on the receiving end of the majority (or plurality or whatever).
No singular individual contract exists for any of this. Truth is not determined by majority vote, leaving groups of various sizes at the mercy of a gang.
Could an individual sovereignty contract solve this problem? One could move to where one wishes to be, contractually. (country shopping) If such a contract existed and I were to sign, I'd be sure it had an annual sunset clause with option to renew. Maybe even quarterly...
I agree with you regarding this vote - same problem for all votes.
Delete"Could an individual sovereignty contract solve this problem?"
Yes, but why be forced to move? Gibraltar is part of the British Empire - why couldn't it instead be part of China or South Africa? Why couldn't it go it alone - there are other small "sovereigns? Why couldn't it break into smaller sizes (down to households).
This is why I view decentralization as libertarian theory put into practice.
Never thought about it that way. I guess I just assumed voting with one's feet to be the end-all to it; wanting to be close to like-minded people instead of surrounded by others disinclined to respect my property and freedoms.
DeleteI think it will play out this way in practice - people will choose to live with like-minded people, and move if the cost/benefit is deemed worthwhile. But I think about stretching the idea of "how small is possible" for a political entity.
DeleteScotland wants to stay in the EU - why not? The City of London as well? OK.
What about a county in England? A neighborhood?
But ultimately, if you want to live in a community of people inclined to respecting your property and freedom, you may just have to move.
Brutus, I touch a bit more on this concept here:
Deletehttp://bionicmosquito.blogspot.com/2015/02/why-fuss-about-national-borders.html
Although, as my thought has developed, I might re-title this to focus on state - not national - borders. But I believe the post flows according to this revised title.
A good article, thanks. If ever the mindset of the world allowed for billions of little governing units, I'd think the concept of collectivism/authoritarianism finally done in.
DeleteThey certainly handled in a more civilized manner than did Lincoln.
ReplyDeleteTomO
It is interesting - I haven't read anything (yet) that equates the vote in Britain to the desire of the British to bring back slavery (as all discussions of states' rights and secession do in the US).
DeleteA repudiation of Lincolnism!
ReplyDeleteThis great for the British People and for Nationalists everywhere.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Russia, BM, I am deciding between reading Suvorov's Icebreaker or Chief Culrpit, which would you recommend if I was to read only one?
Also, another book I was planning to read soon is "In the Court of the Red Tsar" by Montefiore, do you have any thoughts on that work or on other Stalin biographies?
Of the above, I can only comment on Chief Culprit. As it was written (I believe) after Icebreaker, it might be considered more up to date. But from what I have read regarding Icebreaker, you cannot go wrong here either.
DeleteEver since hearing the news, I got this weird pain in my face. The corners of my mouth are forced upward and my lips part to reveal my teeth.
ReplyDeleteGuys what's happening? I've never had this reaction after watching the MSM.
How will the MSM handle a Trump win? That will truly be hilarious!
DeleteDude, I have no idea. It is happening to me to. BM, what is going on here?
ReplyDeletePeople hold faith in the plans of their masters until the promises start to fail - and fail they must, as all central planning will fail.
DeleteEven if the Brexit vote failed, the momentum would be no different, the direction would be no different. As inevitable as the fall of the Soviet Union was, the central planning of the west will fail. It will just take longer because the west lives under a belief of freedom (and, in reality, pretty decent economic conditions).
But the promises are failing; this is clear. The masters have no answers; this is also clear. Further, the answers the masters are selling many of us are no longer buying.