2013 - Nationalist Revival or Nationalist Extinction?

Along with a great many other Nationalists I started 2013 on an optimistic note in the hope that there will be unity amongst the various Nationalist parties, groups and non-aligned individuals.

It’s become generally accepted that the British National Party is now a busted flush and likely to become even more of a joke amongst seasoned Nationalists than it was in 2012. However, we may see Nick Griffin becoming more active and attempting to increase his profile towards the end of the year as he manoeuvres to ensure his snout remains in the financial trough by retaining his Euro seat in 2014. So, interesting times for the BNP, but with the party now containing nothing but anonymous Johnny-come-lately, inexperienced, nationalists, (deliberately with a small “n”), I doubt it will make any progress at all.

As readers will no doubt be aware, the Nationalist scene is now very fragmented, as disillusioned BNP’ers have sought to create the “new BNP” and many others have slipped into “retirement”. The new kids on the block including the British Freedom Party and their off-shoot the Freedom Democrats were five-minute wonders, Britain First which showed some initial promise have also faded and even the, once very promising, English Defence League who benefitted from disillusioned BNP supporters and others, seems to be dying. The English Democrats who also benefitted seem to have stalled for the time being but certainly have the credentials to make waves in the future and newcomers the British Democratic Party also show much promise and despite the impatience of some of us, are playing a very sensible slow game to make sure they get things right before formally launching, to ensure they do not stumble at the first hurdle. Certainly their progress will be viewed with interest and having expressed public support for them, but having withdrawn any active involvement due to personal business commitments, do still wish them well.

Other newcomers Patria look impressive but I just can’t see them becoming a serious force and I admire the optimism of the new British Union who I would dearly love to see become as popular as its original namesake, but sadly fear those days are long gone and see them becoming yet another casualty in Nationalist history.

Finally, the National Front, although a mere shadow of their former selves refuse to go away and I see their popularity increasing in 2013, as social and political circumstances create the environment that they will do well in.

So, if I were a gambling man my money would be on the British Democratic Party and the National Front to become the main players in 2013 and would encourage all readers to keep an eye on their progress.

However it is unfortunate that there are still spoilers out there. Those who think they are the “Voices of Nationalism” but, assuming they are not working for the other side, consider they are simply very bitter as a result of having no home in Nationalism due to the upset they have caused to so many in the movement, resulting in the fact that there is no-one left who actually wants to work with them. On one blog, one of these sad and homeless characters suggested that the British Democratic Party will fail because I have expressed support for them. I am sure, that on reading my position, above, this poor fellow will become even more confused and wander even further into the political wilderness. It saddens me that such characters still have to put their energy into negativity within our movement, as we get enough of that from our enemies. Perhaps that energy could be channelled into positive good, or better still, that they actually admit they are working for the other side.

Anyway, back to the optimism, which I still have for the future. The question is how to spread this optimism more widely? Perhaps this blog will serve to help to some extent, but it is down to all of us to use the skills and experiences we have, from life in general and political activity in particular, and to do something positive for Nationalism every day.

I’ve done my bit today, have you done yours?