Monday - June 24, 2002
Britain, R.I.P.
It's almost been a thousand years since Britain
was invaded last. There have essentially only been two successful invasions of
Britain in recorded history. The first recorded attempt by Julius Caesar failed.
The second Roman attempt by Claudius succeeded in establishing a permanent Roman
presence, and we should also acknowledge invasions by the Angles, Saxons and
even by the Norse in the Dark ages. But there is no dispute that the last
successful invasion of Britain was in the year 1066 A.D. by the Normans, best
noted by the Battle of Hastings where Harold the Fairhair was defeated by
William the Conquerer. The Normans, who were actually Germanic people who spoke
French, established their rule over the largest part of the island and it was
their ancestors who established the Magna Carta and the tradition of liberal
government that led to the creation of the United States. Their rule has
continued free from invasion for almost 1000 years, making their island one of
the most peaceful in the world if you discount the occasional civil
war.
Until now, that is. Britain is about to be
invaded, and without a shot being fired in defense. The dream of 19th century
utopian socialists and communists is being realized by the creation of the
European Union, and they are wasting no time in demanding to patrol the shores
of Britain with a EU paramilitary force. This paramilitary force is supposedly
meant to protect Britain from "illegal immigrants" but they don't really say how
the EU can do this job better than the British themselves can do, especially
considering that the British have a much more capable military than any other
European nation.
I don't think this has
ever happened in the history of the world. A people have completely surrendered
their sovereignty to an entity that is primarily controlled by Germany and
France, the two nations that they conquered a mere 57 years ago. So now the
French and the Germans, after just being a little patient, are getting their
dream of a united Europe after the idea was first attempted in modern days by
Napoleon, then by the Kaiser, then by Hitler, Mussolini, and Henri
Petain.
It's like a wealthy familiy
inviting the Hell's Angels to their Christmas dinner in their home because
they've behaved for a few weeks and not robbed any banks recently. The
motorcycle gang will show up for the ham, but they won't leave without taking
their money, tearing up the walls and furniture, and raping their daughters. The
EU will do no better to Britain and the rest of the United Kingdom. After almost
a thousand years of carefully keeping invaders out, the invaders have finally
learned how to get themselves invited
in.
It's sinful that the Brits might
really do this. Lord help them, and us, if they do.
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