Proof the Islamist Threat in England Can No Longer Be Ignored | Winston Marshall
Feb 27, 2025
Winston Marshall discusses identifying as English and the complexities of national identity in the UK. He highlights the potential dangers of large-scale Islamist immigration and the resulting social disunity. The conversation touches on the neglect of positive British history in education, leading to a decline in national pride. Marshall expresses concerns over the current fragile state of free speech in England and reflects on the impact of Trump-inspired political movements and skepticism towards UK leadership.
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English vs. British Identity
Winston Marshall identifies primarily as English, finding the 300-year-old concept of British identity less unifying.
He believes English identity is rooted in a longer, richer history.
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Attack on National Identity
The UK faces a deliberate attack on positive national identity within its education system.
This has led to declining national pride and a struggle to define shared cultural values.
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Hope from Trump's Win
Witnessing Trump's win and the subsequent shift in cultural discourse gave Marshall hope for similar change in the UK.
He saw young people in NYC wearing MAGA hats, demonstrating a shift in what was considered acceptable.
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A Speech of Mr. John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc'd Printing, to the Parliament of England
John Milton
Published in 1644, 'Areopagitica' is a prose polemic that defends the freedom of speech and expression. Milton argues against the Licensing Order of 1643, which required government approval for all published books. He contends that censorship is a tool of tyranny, ineffective in eradicating heresy or falsehood, and instead fuels curiosity and strengthens the desire for forbidden knowledge. Milton emphasizes the importance of open discourse and the pursuit of truth, using historical, philosophical, and practical arguments to support his stance. He also advocates for self-discipline among authors, urging them to ensure their works are morally responsible. Despite its immediate failure to repeal the licensing order, 'Areopagitica' has had a lasting influence on the literature of human rights and freedom of expression[1][2][4].
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Winston Marshall about his preference for identifying as English rather than British and the complexities of national identity in the UK; the danger of large numbers of Islamists immigrating into England; the social disunity caused by mass migration and the challenges of defining Englishness; why the education system neglects the positive aspects of British history, leading to a decline in national pride; the current fragile state of free speech in the UK; his thoughts on the influence of Trump-inspired political movements; his current skepticism about the UK's current leadership; and much more.
The Rubin Report 