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The British Euphemism


The term British has no tangible meaning whatsoever. It is merely a carefully created euphemism for that which we have become: English. Throughout the world, the people of these islands are commonly referred to as English. Only amongst those who strive to maintain the independence of culture and of statehood of nations is this fact acknowledged.

A country that seeks to create and maintain empires is Imperialist. History is punctuated by a variety of imperialist situations. From the dawn of time, races have striven to rule their neighbours. This mentality is, sadly, an intrinsic part of human nature. There is no doubt at all that the English are firmly amongst this group. Perhaps, however, it would be incorrect to suggest that colonialist policies are always to the detriment of the colonised. Undoubtedly, there exist many examples of great improvements to the conditions of life enjoyed by those in certain regions. Nevertheless, the individuality of a nation cannot survive indefinitely a state of colonisation. The rights of a nation are akin to the rights of all men and women; the right of equality. All nations have the right to exist; that is irrefutable. Only those who make up the people of a nation must have the right to determine the policies of that nation. To deny this fundamental right is imperialist. What say have the people of Scotland? Are not we, the Scots, people? If so, are we not then equal and deserving of equal rights? A people who strive to attain justice will ultimately succeed. Just as history is punctuated by empires, it is punctuated by their ultimate demise. The British Empire has dissolved, yet Scotland remains a last bastion of that empire.

Scotland provided the English with a local practice ground upon which the tactics of empire-building could be tested. Policies of Genocide were enacted first upon the Scots, then once proven successfully, upon other countries. Suppression of language and of culture was remorselessly imposed upon the Scots and the lessons learned.

Arguably more damaging than the murder and eradication of people was the corruption of those who remained. Through the calculated manipulation of their thinking, the attitudes of people have been severely altered. The success of this in Scotland is undeniable. A Scot who claims to be British portrays this brain-washing.

The inhabitants of a society must retain the ability to alter that society from within. The society, therefore, must retain the means to facilitate this. We Scots no longer have this ability therefore our society is corrupt. The general election of 1992 showed 75% of the electorate in favour of constitutional change. They were denied that change. This is the consequence of our being British. To some, this situation is acceptable; that is their right. To deny them their rights is equally wrong. However, in order to claim their rights they must uphold the rights of others. If democracy exists, by definition, the majority must be permitted to carry the day. Clearly, we are not inhabitants of a democracy. This can be changed. The way we effect this change will determine the way in which other nations look on us thereafter. At present, Scotland enjoys a position of respect amongst the world community. By the attainment of our independence, this position will not be altered; by attaining that state peacefully, it will be considerably enhanced. Scotland as an independent country will most definitely return. We must expend every effort in order to hasten its arrival, by the most peaceful means possible.

Britain is over. Only the Scots will notice any change - the English always knew it did not exist. In a world of Internationalism there must be no refuge for the last bastions of empires.

The people of Scotland have become so manipulated they are no longer aware of it. They are told they are British - therefore they are British. Our workers are told they vote Labour - therefore they do. During the Clearances, the population was wrenched from their existence and replaced by a different animal. Behold! Those replacements have become the population.

© Siol nan Gaidheal, 1993
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