The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1195: The Life and Thought of Oswald Mosley w/ Thomas777 - Part 6
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Apr 2, 2025 Thomas777, a revisionist historian and fiction writer, explores the life of Oswald Mosley, the founder of the British Union of Fascists. They discuss Mosley's political ideologies and the legal persecution he faced, shedding light on wartime treason laws. The conversation delves into the intricacies of American-British relations in WWII, highlighting espionage and diplomacy. They also critique controversial figures, contrasting Mosley's principled stance with others' actions, and examine the internal dynamics of fascist Britain and its political ramifications.
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Mosley's Internment
- Oswald Mosley, BUF founder, was interned under Defense Regulation 18B.
- This regulation targeted wartime sympathizers with enemy states, loosely defined to include statements.
The Kent Affair
- Tyler Gatewood Kent, a legacy diplomat, was suspected of being a Soviet sympathizer and possibly a spy.
- British intelligence believed Kent was a fascist and involved with pro-axis elements, leading to his arrest.
Williamson's Request
- Henry Williamson, intrigued by Germany, asked Mosley to arrange a meeting with Hitler.
- Mosley, resigned to the inevitability of internment, deemed the request pointless.