Modern Wisdom

#1003 - Konstantin Kisin - The Forces Behind Britain's Downfall

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Oct 6, 2025
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Konstantin Kisin
In this engaging conversation, comedian and author Konstantin Kisin tackles Britain's tumultuous state. He argues that the UK's migration crisis is more practical than moral, emphasizing the stark contrasts between UK and US immigration attitudes. Kisin critiques multiculturalism, suggesting it's a failed experiment without genuine integration. He also delves into the limits on free speech in the UK, linking the country’s current challenges to economic decline and social cohesion issues. Insightful and thought-provoking, his views stimulate a necessary debate on national identity.
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Peaceful Pressure Changes Politics

  • Grassroots peaceful protest can shift political consensus and force policy change.
  • Konstantin sees current UK protests as potentially constructive if they remain nonviolent.
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Immigration Scale Shift Explains Backlash

  • The UK moved from ~55k legal immigrants a year in 1996 to similar numbers arriving irregularly now.
  • That scale shift explains why immigration feels destabilizing to many Britons.
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Borders Are About Fairness And Order

  • Borders exist to select who enters a country; uncontrolled entry undermines fairness and safety.
  • Konstantin frames irregular arrivals as equivalent to breaking into someone's house and thus raising legitimate concerns.
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