I like much of what you do so please forgive my pettyfogging insistance that although unusual comes in different degrees, uniqueness is an absolute term. "So unique" is an oxymoron.
I have several of Matthew Raphael Johnson’s books and have only ever found one point of order that I can’t even remember. I look forward to his impending book on China. Despite some differences, I think you will resonate with the majority of his thoughts and analysis.
• The Orthodox Nationalist 08-07-24 : China as a Nationalist State - Radio Albion – Matthew Raphael Johnson
I was a little concerned about the lean towards the private sector – as long as this is kept in check and favours small business, not private mega-monopolies that actually rule OVER all Western ‘governments’.
Why do I keep seeing in Chinese Governance the best elements of [Mosley’s] ‘Fascism’ and National Socialism? [rhetorical]
• Mosley – 100 Questions Asked and Answered
• – just scan on the word ‘Corporation’ – it means interest group, NOT limited liability capitalist company.
• “13. Will free speech be allowed such as is enjoyed to-day by Parties in opposition to the Government?
• Answer: When the Parties come to an end, their methods will also come to an end. But in place of that obsolete system the people will possess a much more real freedom of speech than they enjoy today.”
And speaking of [political] parties …from another redacted source from July 28, 1922 (that’s 1922):
“There [in England] with press propaganda and control of information it was possible to found the prototypical large parties. Even back then there were always two or three groups that appeared to be fighting against each other but in reality were all hanging on a gold thread and everything was adjusted to a peculiar human characteristic, that man gets tired of something he has had for a long time he wants something new. And so two parties were needed - one of them rules and the other one forms the opposition. When one party is played out the opposition party comes to power and the played out party now takes its turn as the opposition. After 20 years the new party becomes played out and the game repeats itself anew. In reality this is certainly an ingenious mill in which the interests of a nation are ground down and is well known.”
Great interview Jeff!..thank you
Yes, Elisabeth, Mario is a treasure.
I like much of what you do so please forgive my pettyfogging insistance that although unusual comes in different degrees, uniqueness is an absolute term. "So unique" is an oxymoron.
Brian, thanks for commenting. I never thought about "so unique" being an oxymoron, but I guess you are right.
So funny. I agree, Jeff is such an oxymoron 😊😊
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I have several of Matthew Raphael Johnson’s books and have only ever found one point of order that I can’t even remember. I look forward to his impending book on China. Despite some differences, I think you will resonate with the majority of his thoughts and analysis.
• The Orthodox Nationalist 08-07-24 : China as a Nationalist State - Radio Albion – Matthew Raphael Johnson
https://www.radioalbion.com/2024/08/the-orthodox-nationalist-china-as.html
or reproduced here
https://odysee.com/@RadioAlbionLBRY:e/TON_080724:e
Many thanks, JS. What is the name of his new book? I'd like to preorder it.
Cheers, Jeff
Thanks for the introduction to Mario, Jeff. A delightfully energetic and well-informed guest.
I’m not a vegetarian either but I am energised after that terrific discussion.
Great link for those that missed it …
• China’s 2024 Third Plenum: Six Key Takeaways
https://apcoworldwide.com/blog/chinas-2024-third-plenum-six-key-takeaways/
I was a little concerned about the lean towards the private sector – as long as this is kept in check and favours small business, not private mega-monopolies that actually rule OVER all Western ‘governments’.
Why do I keep seeing in Chinese Governance the best elements of [Mosley’s] ‘Fascism’ and National Socialism? [rhetorical]
• Mosley – 100 Questions Asked and Answered
• – just scan on the word ‘Corporation’ – it means interest group, NOT limited liability capitalist company.
https://legiochristi.com/static/lit/mosley/Fascism_100_Questions_-_Oswald_Mosley.pdf
Also scan on the word “Parties”. For example …
• “13. Will free speech be allowed such as is enjoyed to-day by Parties in opposition to the Government?
• Answer: When the Parties come to an end, their methods will also come to an end. But in place of that obsolete system the people will possess a much more real freedom of speech than they enjoy today.”
And speaking of [political] parties …from another redacted source from July 28, 1922 (that’s 1922):
“There [in England] with press propaganda and control of information it was possible to found the prototypical large parties. Even back then there were always two or three groups that appeared to be fighting against each other but in reality were all hanging on a gold thread and everything was adjusted to a peculiar human characteristic, that man gets tired of something he has had for a long time he wants something new. And so two parties were needed - one of them rules and the other one forms the opposition. When one party is played out the opposition party comes to power and the played out party now takes its turn as the opposition. After 20 years the new party becomes played out and the game repeats itself anew. In reality this is certainly an ingenious mill in which the interests of a nation are ground down and is well known.”
You always have great references, JS. Thanks, Jeff