Posted on 09/14/2025 10:50:21 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Britain will “never surrender” to far-right protesters who use the English flag as cover for violence and to instil fear, Keir Starmer has said, condemning attacks against police officers and racist harassment.
The prime minister said the St George’s flag “represents our diverse country” and he would not tolerate people being “intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin”.
MPs and anti-fascist groups had urged the prime minister to speak up against some of the rhetoric of the largest nationalist protest in decades, organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
The pressure on Downing Street to be more proactive in defence of diversity came after 10 days of widespread dissatisfaction from MPs over the handling of Angela Rayner’s resignation, the ensuing reshuffle and the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...
Title: The Crown, the Crisis, and the Courage to Act
What role does a monarch play when his people suffer? Is he merely a figurehead, a symbol of tradition and continuity, or does he hold within him the power—and the duty—to act? As the United Kingdom faces growing unrest, economic decline, and a deep cultural divide, the question must be asked: if the King sees his people in distress, what action could he take to reclaim the authority of the Crown?
Historically, monarchs were not passive observers. They led armies, settled disputes, and shaped nations. The throne was not safe; it was dangerous, often fatal. Kings were overthrown, assassinated, or defeated in battle. They held real power and carried real responsibility. Today, however, the British monarchy has been reduced to ceremony. The King remains above politics—safe, distant, untouchable. But what good is a monarch who does nothing while the kingdom unravels?
It is not unthinkable that the King could act. The United Kingdom does not operate under a single, written constitution. Instead, it is governed by precedent, statute, and custom—all of which Parliament can change, and all of which could, in theory, be challenged or reinterpreted by the monarchy itself. The King could dissolve Parliament. He could remove the Prime Minister. He could stand before his nation and say: “Enough. I will lead the reform we so desperately need.” It would be a constitutional earthquake—but it would be legal. And perhaps more importantly, it would be moral.
Such a bold act would force a moment of national clarity. The people, long demoralized, might rally behind a monarch willing to risk everything to save them. Or they might reject him. That is the gamble. But leadership is not about certainty—it is about courage. Real courage is not doing what is expected or safe. It is doing what must be done, even when you don’t have to. It is stepping into the fire not because you are forced, but because others cannot.
And so the harder question emerges: would King Charles even consider it? Would he risk his legacy, his comfort, and his carefully preserved neutrality to save a country that no longer expects anything from its King? Does he have the courage to act when no one demands it, but everyone needs it?
From the outside, it is hard to believe he would. Born into privilege, pampered from birth, Charles has never known hunger, hardship, or true danger. He has never stood on the edge of death or faced the unbearable cost of leadership. His long wait for the throne has aged him, tired him, perhaps dulled whatever edge he might have had. And yet—this is the moment that separates history’s shadows from its giants.
The people are waiting. The kingdom is trembling. If the King will not act, then perhaps the monarchy will fall with the state it failed to defend. But if he dares—if he speaks—then the Crown may once again mean something real. Not just for England, but for every nation wondering what it means to be led.
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Epilogue: The Courage of the Old Man
There is one form of courage rarely spoken of in public discourse—the courage of the old man.
Not the daring of youth, full of fire and ambition. Not the reckless bravery of those who chase danger for fame or glory. But the seasoned resolve of the man who has nothing left to prove, nothing left to lose, and no fear of consequence.
It is the courage of the man who has seen enough history to know how it ends. Who knows that time is no longer on his side, and that his final acts may be his most important. He does not act out of desperation or vanity—but out of duty, legacy, and love for the generations to come.
Perhaps this is the only kind of courage that could awaken a dormant monarchy. Perhaps it will take an old king, with no future crown to chase, to step beyond the royal theater and reclaim the role of a sovereign protector. Not for power, but to protect his people. To shield his son. To offer the nation a choice before the darkness swallows it whole.
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Maybe Charles—pampered, polished, protected—has hidden that courage all along, unknown even to himself. Maybe he will surprise us. Maybe not.
But history will remember whether he stood... or stood aside.
There is one form of courage rarely spoken of in public discourse—the courage of the old man.
Not the daring of youth, full of fire and ambition. Not the reckless bravery of those who chase danger for fame or glory. But the seasoned resolve of the man who has nothing left to prove, nothing left to lose, and no fear of consequence.
It is the courage of the man who has seen enough history to know how it ends. Who knows that time is no longer on his side, and that his final acts may be his most important. He does not act out of desperation or vanity—but out of duty, legacy, and love for the generations to come.
Perhaps this is the only kind of courage that could awaken a dormant monarchy. Perhaps it will take an old king, with no future crown to chase, to step beyond the royal theater and reclaim the role of a sovereign protector. Not for power, but to protect his people. To shield his son. To offer the nation a choice before the darkness swallows it whole.
Maybe Charles—pampered, polished, protected—has hidden that courage all along, unknown even to himself. Maybe he will surprise us. Maybe not.
But history will remember whether he stood... or stood aside.
Then the die is cast.
I absolutely loathe the term ‘far-right’. It’s such b.s. You never see ‘far-left’ anywhere. Starmer is a white obama
And that is saying something.
You would think it hard for the clown PM to ignore the one million plus turnout for Charlie in the streets of London. Starmer is on thin ice.
“England will never surrender to far-right protesters trying to preserve our culture, we will surrender to Muslims intent on destroying our culture and cutting our heads off” - Keir Starmer /sarc
Where do they get leaders like this? Oh. Same box Biden came out of. UK is so efffed.
Thanks for the reminder. In my old age I tend to forget about some of the classics.
Pulling the racist card as usual.
you do know, Starmer is part of that WEF group and has said he answers to them rather than London
Starmer is just following his bosses' orders.
Dangerous verb there...
A conspiracy theory regarding Keir Starmer mentioned by a former Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen:
"It's a cover up!" Keir Starmer "Grindr rent boy" firebombers in shock link to Ukraine assassination
I predict Starmer will be out of Number 10 within 6 months.
Probably. They'll just replace him with a Starmer clone. Except he'll be more low key.
It means that Starmer is a lapdog of globalists and even if England has left the EU Starmer hasn’t. It also means he is tone deaf.
Mad King George III said a similar thing to the American colonists. The British people can take back their country and throw the Leftist Starmer onto the ash heap of history.
I said this protest would get about as much attention by the brit government as the Tea Party rally in DC did.
Because they already surrendered it to Pakistan
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