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And if they ever are displeased with the descendants, they now choose their kings and rulers no longer for their bodily strength and brute courage, but for the excellency of their judgement and reasoning powers, as they have gained experience from actual facts of the difference between the one class of qualities and the other. |
In old times, then, those who had once been chosen to the royal office continued to hold it until they grew old, fortifying and enclosing fine strongholds with walls and acquiring lands, in the one case for the sake of the security of their subjects and in the other to provide them with abundance of the necessities of life. |
And while pursuing these aims, they were exempt from all vituperation or jealousy, as neither in their dress nor in their food did they make any great distinction, the lived very much like everyone else, not keeping apart from the people. |
But when they received the office by hereditary succession and found their safety now provided for, and more than sufficient provision of food, they gave way to their appetites owing to this superabundance, and came to think that the rulers must be distinguished from their subjects by a peculiar dress, that there should be a peculiar luxury and variety in the dressing and serving of their viands, and that they should meet with no denial in the pursuit of their amours, however lawless. |
These habits having given rise in the one case to envy and offence and in the other to an outburst of hatred and passionate resentment, the kingship changed into a tyranny; the first steps towards its overthrow were taken by the subjects, and conspiracies began to be formed. |
These conspiracies were not the work of the worst men, but of the noblest, most high-spirited, and most courageous, because such men are least able to brook the insolence of princes. |
The people now having got leaders, would combined with them against the ruling powers for the reasons I stated above; kingship and monarchy would be utterly abolished, and in their place aristocracy would begin to grow. |
For the commons, as if bound to pay at once their debt of gratitude to the abolishers of monarchy, would make them their leaders and entrust their destinies to them. |
At first these chiefs gladly assumed this charge and regarded nothing as of greater importance than the common interest, administering the private and public affairs of the people with paternal solicitude. |
But here again when children inherited this position of authority from their fathers, having no experience of misfortune and none at all of civil equality and liberty of speech, and having been brought up from the cradle amid the evidences of the power and high position of their fathers, they abandoned themselves some to greed of gain and unscrupulous money-making, others to indulgence in wine and the convivial excess which accompanies it, and others again to the violation of women and the rape of boys; and thus converting the aristocracy into an oligarchy aroused in the people feelings similar to those of which I just spoke, and in consequence met with the same disastrous end as the tyrant. |
For whenever anyone who has noticed the jealousy and hatred with which year are regarded by the citizens, has the courage to speak or act against the chiefs of the state he has the whole mass of the people ready to back him. |
Next, when they have either killed or banished the oligarchs, they no longer venture to set a king over them, as they still remember with terror the injustice they suffered from the former ones, nor can they entrust the government with confidence to a select few, with the evidence before them of their recent error in doing so. |
Thus the only hope still surviving unimpaired is in themselves, and to this they resort, making the state a democracy instead of an oligarchy and assuming the responsibility for the conduct of affairs. |
Then as long as some of those survive who experienced the evils of oligarchical dominion, they are well pleased with the present form of government, and set a high value on equality and freedom of speech. |
But when a new generation arises and the democracy falls into the hands of the grandchildren of its founders, they have become so accustomed to freedom and equality that they no longer value them, and begin to aim at pre-eminence; and it is chiefly those of ample fortune who fall into this error. |
So when they begin to lust for power and cannot attain it through themselves or their own good qualities, they ruin their estates, tempting and corrupting the people in every possible way. |
And hence when by their foolish thirst for reputation they have created among the masses an appetite for gifts and the habit of receiving them, democracy in its turn is abolished and changes into a rule of force and violence. |
For the people, having grown accustomed to feed at the expense of others and to depend for their livelihood on the property of others, as soon as they find a leader who is enterprising but is excluded from the houses of office by his penury, institute the rule of violence; and now uniting their forces massacre, banish, and plunder, until they degenerate again into perfect savages and find once more a master and monarch. |
Such is the cycle of political revolution, the course appointed by nature in which constitutions change, disappear, and finally return to the point from which they started. |
Anyone who clearly perceives this may indeed in speaking of the future of any state be wrong in his estimate of the time the process will take, but if his judgement is not tainted by animosity or jealousy, he will very seldom be mistaken as to the stage of growth or decline it has reached, and as to the form into which it will change. |
And especially in the case of the Roman state will this method enable us to arrive at a knowledge of its formation, growth, and greatest perfection, and likewise of the change for the worse which is sure to follow some day. |
For, as I said, this state, more than any other, has been formed and has grown naturally, and will undergo a natural decline and change to its contrary. |
The reader will be able to judge of the truth of this from the subsequent parts of this work. |
At present I will give a brief account of the legislation of Lycurgus, a matter not alien to my present purpose. |
Lycurgus had perfectly well understood that all the above changes take place necessarily and naturally, and had taken into consideration that every variety of constitution which is simple and formed on principle is precarious, as it is soon perverted into the corrupt form which is proper to it and naturally follows on it. |
For just as rust in the case of iron and wood-worms and ship-worms in the case of timber are inbred pests, and these substances, even though they escape all external injury, fall a prey to the evils engendered in them, so each constitution has a vice engendered in it and inseparable from it. |
In kingship it is despotism, in aristocracy oligarchy, and in democracy the savage rule of violence; and it is impossible, as I said above, that each of these should not in course of time change into this vicious form. |
Lycurgus, then, foreseeing this, did not make his constitution simple and uniform, but united in it all the good and distinctive features of the best governments, so that none of the principles should grow unduly and be perverted into its allied evil, but that, the force of each being neutralized by that of the others, neither of them should prevail and outbalance another, but that the constitution should remain for long in a state of equilibrium like a well-trimmed boat, kingship being guarded from arrogance by the fear of the commons, who were given a sufficient share in the government, and the commons on the other hand not venturing to treat the kings with contempt from fear of the elders, who being selected from the best citizens would be sure all of them to be always on the side of justice; so that that part of the state which was weakest owing to its subservience to traditional custom, acquired power and weight by the support and influence of the elders. |
The consequence was that by drawing up his constitution thus he preserved liberty at Sparta for a longer period than is recorded elsewhere. |
Lycurgus then, foreseeing, by a process of reasoning, whence and how events naturally happen, constructed his constitution untaught by adversity, but the Romans while they have arrived at the same final result as regards their form of government, have not reached it by any process of reasoning, but by the discipline of many struggles and troubles, and always choosing the best by the light of the experience gained in disaster have thus reached the same result as Lycurgus, that is to say, the best of all existing constitutions. |
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The preface of "The Organic Theory of Society" serves as the opening statement to this comprehensive social philosophy. |
In it, the author introduces readers to the core concept and purpose behind the theory - an ideal society where a unique White People live in one land with a single way of life, emphasizing self-sufficiency, family bonds, community engagement, and selfless actions. |
This introduction sets the stage for understanding how this organic approach differs from many ills present in modern societies such as consumerism and usury. |
The author highlights that the organic society is based on a network of White Families where each member can maintain their own household without needing to rely on external factors like money, power, or material possessions. |
This self-sufficient lifestyle allows individuals to focus more on personal relationships and community involvement rather than engaging in wasteful consumption or greedy behavior that harms others. |
The preface also emphasizes the importance of preserving tradition within an organic society. |
By maintaining their cultural heritage, this unique White People can foster a sense of belonging and continuity for future generations to come. |
This idea is not just confined to family bonds; it extends to community involvement as well, promoting selfless actions that benefit the common good over individual interests. |
In conclusion, the preface of "The Organic Theory of Society" serves as an invitation into a world where White People can live harmonious lives based on personal relationships and community engagement rather than consumerism or material gain. |
By introducing readers to this unique approach to society, the author challenges them to reimagine what it means to thrive in their own communities while preserving their traditions for future generations. |
The text appears to discuss historical economic and social changes, particularly focusing on the shift from feudalism to capitalism and its impact on various classes within society. |
It mentions that under feudalism, people were part of a tight-knit community with common culture and values; however, this changed as cities became dominated by merchants who had more power than artisans or workers due to legal restrictions placed upon them for the benefit of money lenders in London. |
The usurers gained control over the market, leading to evictions and forced labor for rural land holders and peasants, while craftsmen were left with no organization allowed under law, effectively losing all real freedom. |
The author suggests that this reorganization of society was done at the expense of justice and human rights, particularly for those who lost their lands or livelihoods as a result of these economic shifts. |
They argue that such changes led to a loss of culture and tradition within communities and were ultimately used to justify capitalism's rise in modern times. |
The text dedicates itself to the memory of individuals who resisted this reorganization, including those who fought against unjust extractions by Henry the Seventh and others who stood up for their rights during various historical events. |
It also acknowledges contemporary dissidents fighting similar battles today, particularly those embracing traditional values such as family, community, and cultural heritage. |
Overall, the text seems to be making an appeal to readers to consider the broader implications of economic systems on society's structure and its effects on individuals who were historically disenfranchised or exploited in favor of wealthier interests. |
It advocates for a return to traditional values and community-based structures that prioritize human rights and justice, as well as honoring those who have fought against these social injustices throughout history. |
This is a historical and political statement that discusses the origins of modern capitalism and its impact on various social groups, particularly commoners and peasants. |
It asserts that during the early Modern Era, there was a deliberate effort to create an "unfree" labor force by displacing artisans from their crafts in favor of cheap wage labor. |
This change led to forced labor and loss of land for many rural people while also affecting urban artisans. |
The statement argues that the market became more important than justice, and it criticizes the legal framework that enabled such actions as unjust and harmful to the commoners' way of life. |
It honors those who resisted these changes in favor of ancient customs and rights. |
Finally, the text dedicates itself to contemporary individuals and groups fighting against modernity, materialism, atheism, oligarchy, and liberalism. |
The statement concludes with a call for unity among Western peoples based on shared values such as family and culture. |
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The organic society is an ordered arrangement and community, a network of relations based upon natural bonds which form when men live together as fathers, husbands and brothers within their own communities and nations. |
In this way each man can act with his family to preserve the common good of the whole by maintaining order, protecting property rights, and upholding just laws made through popular consent or hereditary right. |
This organic society is based upon a fundamental principle: that all men have an equal right to exist for their own sake as free individuals, with all other men in accordance with natural law and justice. |
In order to ensure the survival of such an organic society, certain virtues are necessary for its preservation. |
These include loyalty, duty, courage, honor, and more importantly a willingness to sacrifice individual desires or ambitions for the greater good of all. |
Such virtue is essential as it ensures that each member acts in accordance with his station within this organic society, so that they may uphold its laws and protect their neighbors from harm. |
The state plays an important role in preserving such a society by enforcing these natural law principles through justice, order, and defense against external threats. |
However, it is vital for the people to maintain control over their government and ensure that they act justly and according to the will of the People rather than merely their own desires or ambitions. |
Finally, this organic society is rooted in the family as a foundation upon which all else rests. |
It is therefore essential for men to take up their responsibilities as fathers and husbands who act with justice and love towards their wives and children, providing them with a home and education within these natural bonds of community and nation. |
In conclusion, the organic society stands in opposition to modern liberalism which seeks individual freedom without any sense of duty or responsibility towards others. |
The organic society is rooted in a higher purpose that transcends the narrow concerns of individuals, ensuring that they act justly and with love for their neighbors within these natural bonds of community and nation. |
The National State (or Nation) as seen from within is an organism made up of individual families that come together in some form to defend and advance their interests collectively, while maintaining the unique characteristics of each family and community. |
It follows then that if the individual member of the family or Community acts against this common good they shall be corrected by their own people as needed, but not interfered with by other Nations unless just cause can be proven in an open assembly before all concerned peoples who have been properly summoned according to due process. |
The Organic Society is thus a form of government that promotes the natural order and balance of human society based on nature's laws, where each member does their duty towards the greater whole while being held responsible for themselves. |
The Theory also contains a set of virtues required to maintain this organism in healthy functioning. |
These are Loyalty (to one another), Duty (towards our station and task), Courage (in the face of adversity) and Honor (in all we do). |
Without these, the whole will fall apart due to disorder or selfishness on some level. |
The Popular National State is made up of individual families who have come together in a form that best suits their needs and character, yet remains cohesive with other Families in order to maintain stability and cooperation within the broader Nation state as necessary for common defense and advancement. |
The Family (as we define it here) is seen as the fundamental unit of society and must be protected against any encroachment or erosion from without, while also being allowed autonomy according to its unique characteristics and needs in order to thrive with a sense of place within the larger organism. |
As for who should lead? The leader shall be chosen by the community based on merit and skill (according to some set criteria) as needed at any given time, rather than an opportunity or privilege that is bestowed upon someone unjustly. |
Leaders are thus not sovereign individuals in their own right, but temporary representatives of the will of those they serve who shall be held accountable for their actions by all concerned parties and ultimately the people themselves if need be. |
As for voting? All taxpaying adult men aged 18-45 with military training are eligible to vote on issues related to defense, trade or foreign policy as needed according to some set rules of procedure that ensure fairness and transparency. |
Voting is thus a duty performed by those who have something directly at stake in the outcome and not an opportunity for others to impose their will without proper representation from within. |
With this summary we can see how each unit in the social, economic, political order has its place according to natural law, with due process protecting against any erosion of individual rights or autonomy while also ensuring fairness and cooperation between all parts for the greater good as seen from within. |
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There are many issues that need to be addressed within the current political structure of a nation in order for the people living within its borders to achieve maximum wellbeing and fulfillment, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background. |
The political system needs to be reorganized into an inclusive model that is focused on promoting unity among all members of society, regardless of their individual differences. |
This can be achieved through the implementation of a social and economic order based on organic wholeness and natural family relations man to man and group to group, with rank and station existing so that one can better serve the People. |
The operative principle of this system should be that "The well being of the People (all the people, especially those who are NOT rich and powerful) is the Highest Law." To achieve such a model, it is necessary to reevaluate our current political structure and identify any flaws or limitations in its functionality. |
For example, voting procedures need to be revisited so that only men over a certain age can participate in determining what shall be and what shall not be for the common good. |
In addition, there should also be a strong emphasis on promoting family unity as well as community involvement among all members of society. |
By creating an inclusive political system focused on achieving maximum wellbeing for everyone living within its borders, it is possible to establish a stable and effective governance structure that benefits the whole population, rather than just certain segments thereof. |
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