The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1186: The Life and Thought of Oswald Mosley w/ Thomas777 - Part 4
Mar 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Thomas777, a revisionist historian and fiction writer, dives deep into the life of Oswald Mosley, the founder of the British Union of Fascists. They explore the economic roots of British fascism, examining how the 1929 crisis shaped political ideologies. The conversation spans the complexities of labor politics during austerity and highlights Mosley’s elaborate strategies while interacting with National Socialist leaders. Thomas also delves into cultural narratives and the influence of figures like George Bernard Shaw on Mosley's evolving political landscape.
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Economic and Political Climate in the UK
- The UK experienced economic hardship in 1929, leading to austerity measures and a Royal Navy mutiny due to pay cuts.
- This economic backdrop shaped Mosley's political trajectory and contributed to his integralist view of progressive politics.
Rise of National Government
- Philip Snowden, a key figure in the British government, broke with Labor policy on austerity measures and was expelled from the party.
- This led to the rise of the National Government Coalition and Ramsey MacDonald, a former Labor Party founder.
Mosley's Early Influences
- Mosley's early political career was influenced by figures like H.G. Wells and George Bernard Shaw, who encouraged his move towards fascism.
- This period saw a growing fascination with fascism, influenced by figures like Mussolini and a renewed interest in Caesarism.
