<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The World Of Momus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer | Social Commentator | History Enthusiast]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yUq9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c8e49ab-d629-40b8-a580-dbb3d841bcf7_1280x1280.png</url><title>The World Of Momus</title><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:50:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theworldofmomus.com/feed" rel="self" 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Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r6yN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F019e12de-889e-4f5d-8ef3-46438fac8c1e_752x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r6yN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F019e12de-889e-4f5d-8ef3-46438fac8c1e_752x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r6yN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F019e12de-889e-4f5d-8ef3-46438fac8c1e_752x1200.jpeg 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Second draft is underway with some edits, and then after a final check through, it will go live on Amazon soon. </p><p>Expecting to make it live on Amazon for sale around mid August. </p><p>It is a short book, trying to convey 3 main points; why parallel societies are bad for national cohesion, why we should have a healthy dose of discernment towards foreign cultures while not going so overboard that we don&#8217;t see the errors in our own, and what lessons can we take with us to understand the best mindset to shape the future and build better governance. </p><p>Hope you like reading it when it is available. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting the Universe Speak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is wise to step back and let yourself feel the things that universe it trying to tell you about.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/letting-the-universe-speak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/letting-the-universe-speak</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:08:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_jNS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc67e647f-1850-4619-a82a-18fb1c9a90c1_8160x6144.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it is wise to step back and let yourself feel the things that universe it trying to tell you about. </p><p>For a while I have been wondering about it. I just don&#8217;t think the things that I cared about once are actually that important to me anymore. They are not bringing me inner peace. They are not satisfying my heart in the same way they used to do before. </p><p>I need to let this feeling fill my heart, and explore it to the fullest. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_jNS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc67e647f-1850-4619-a82a-18fb1c9a90c1_8160x6144.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_jNS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc67e647f-1850-4619-a82a-18fb1c9a90c1_8160x6144.jpeg 424w, 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But I think many of Labour and Tory MPs have had donations from more dubious sources than Farage ever could, they have just had the backing of the establishment to sweep them under the rug better: </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cbF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7476149d-a54c-4dc2-b08e-cacd35935148_662x484.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cbF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7476149d-a54c-4dc2-b08e-cacd35935148_662x484.png 424w, 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The Blairite project has got its new puppet in place in Burnham, it no longer needs to convince the like of wannabe-establishment Farage to lean slightly left when it can just guide the left to be lightly on the centre on core issues. Meaning. The establishment doesn&#8217;t have any use of Farage anymore. </p><div><hr></div><p>However, with everything being said, this is a problem of his own making. The parliamentary rules are pretty clear. Why not declare it from the get go? Why wait to be found out first and then squirm about it? He is making it out that it is for his security and then proceeds to give the most tamest examples known to people in this sphere. </p><p>He had no concerns with Tommy Robinson&#8217;s family information being leaked and him being attack on all sides to such an extent when he and his family can&#8217;t even live openly in the country. For him he had almost no sympathy. Whether you agree on his tactics or politics, or not. He said he would not tolerate this being done to him, and appalled by the state&#8217;s indifference to it. Ok, so you want the &#8220;tattooed thugs&#8221; to show concern for you when you had no empathy to offer, when you were in a position to express concern with some effect but did nothing. I don&#8217;t think so. On your bike. </p><p>Getting death threats, having things thrown at you during campaign season, and your car being jumped on by a small mob. To me that is very tame. And if it wasn&#8217;t so then he should have revealed his source of funds straight away, especially if it is as passionate of a reason as he is claiming it to be. </p><div><hr></div><p>All he has ever cared about is making money. All he ever cries about and has done so in his resignation speech he has given today is the loss of earning due to becoming an elected member of EU for 20 years and earning less than he could have done. No one stopped him from running and operating businesses when he was MEP, didn&#8217;t stop the likes of Ben Habib or Rupert Lowe or even Richard Tice. So, what is this fake sympathy story he is trying to push down our throats? We are supposed to feel sorry about what? </p><p>No. It has always been about money for him. And what is in it for him. Otherwise he walks. He says he will step down and let the public decide - well the public of Clacton already decided when they elected you - why didn&#8217;t you decide to reveal your sources of income as you are supposed to do? By the end of the day, this country cannot be fixed on the back of mercenaries. </p><p>Even if he does stand again, as his now latest stunt to finance the by election through Reform purse and save government the cost. What is the point of this all? </p><p>You are taking member&#8217;s money to pay for a by election as a marketing campaign so you spend less on advertising to campaign for a seat you were already elected on, and you will still be investigated anyway. Couldn&#8217;t you have donated that money to do some good in Clacton and surrounding areas?</p><p>The administration cost of by elections is from consolidated funds, and there isn&#8217;t any straight forward way to reimburse those funds by private entities as far as I know. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png" width="580" height="210" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:210,&quot;width&quot;:580,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:27979,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/i/205768705?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WY6a!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e68b377-a6e4-4f62-bdae-3df143ce7020_580x210.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>There is nothing about him but populist slop that revolves around him and his ego, nothing ever to make any tangible difference to the lives of people. He took that donation in 2024 before the elections, he had a lot of time to declare, and it was clearly not for protection as he is claiming it to be for, I am sure that reality tv stunt earned him enough to secure that part anyway. He really puts a bad name and bad face to the opposition of establishment. </p><div><hr></div><p>Now, comes the point of what happens. Is Reform now on the verge of imploding and not existing, after the troubles in Restore camp recently? Has the establishment won? Will the people become so dejected that they will kneel to the Blairite Globalist plan? Well, the route to that destination I have smelled a long time ago, its scent has been rife in the weakness of the resolve of many. </p><p>But to sing a slightly more positive note. I hope he doesn&#8217;t stand or that he if he does then he loses. Maybe it is good for Reform to be rid of Farage. Maybe they can get on with being what they were supposed to be. Although, depends on who takes over. Maybe getting rid of him is the key to the merging of the modern political right into a more cohesive traditionalist conservative movement to combat the excessive influence of the globalist order. </p><p>One this is for sure. It is almost becoming pointless commenting on the British political scene, as everything changes before you are able to form a firm opinion, one way or another. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will change? Why will it change? What will change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn't befit a thinking man to let his emotions overly rule his reasoning mind.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/who-will-change-why-will-it-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/who-will-change-why-will-it-change</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2-v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa16db7cb-ae94-4bcb-a5ea-4baa63af72de_8160x6144.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It doesn't befit a thinking man to let his emotions overly rule his reasoning mind. But this is where we find ourselves. All over the political spectrum and social circles. People thinking with their emotions. </p><p>Whereas this would be fine from the normal populace, after all, we are human beings, we have emotions and we are to the most level ruled by them. But when it comes to those who are listened to, and those who rule over us, emotional thinking is disastrous. Emotional thinking leads to childish activist fantasies that destroys a civilisation, as seen when it comes to the modern political left with their climate change or trans or diversity and identity mania, and emotional thinking leads to not being able to successfully counter these lunacies because immature outbursts which proposes to throw the baby out with the bath water does not constitute a good substitute for strategy. </p><p>It is no surprise that Britain has seen a series of lost opportunities in the political and social sphere because even when they present themselves there is either no one to take advantage of it, too much incompetence to fumble it even when gift wrapped, or too eager to not take firm hold of it. </p><p>Rah rah rah bah bah bah is not a good strategy to combat the enemies who have made themselves part of everything by slow marching through the institutions. You cut off one head of the hydra another will appear. They haven't just matched through the institutions they have convinced and taken a huge part of the population along with them. Any crude counter to them will make you the enemy of the public even when you are trying to do what is best for the public. We have seen this now enough times with enough attempts for the past few years. But everyone, regardless of the political spectrum, seems adamant not to learn their lessons. </p><p>When the public wakes up, but when the public wakes up. Generations are dwindling, numbers are thinning, many seasons have gone by, no one truly seems to be waking up from that slumber. Or even if they are, they don't really what to do after waking up, so they become more indifferent and uninterested as time goes on. The one with the strategy, plan, and patience to deliver, no matter if it's the one we like or not, wins. And this is what I am seeing when it comes to globalist left in Britain and Europe. If we don't mature up really soon, they will go through a series on infighting with their fringe elements, and then win over it all. Even in America, Trump isn't going to last forever, and since the right is already eating itself from within, there is no guarantee for the future. </p><div><hr></div><p>So, who will change? Most people when they are tired and beaten down. Why will it change? Because no one will take the opportunity. What will change? What was before, how we thought things to be, and perhaps the whole notion of nations and their peoples. </p><p>Even I as young as 40 (slight giggle), won't be alive to see it being finalised. But it's not about that. The ones with strategy, plan, and patience are always willing to wait beyond generations. But I will see the signs of it happening, as I am already seeing it now, and I won't be able to do anything about it whether I want to or not. </p><p>The destructive generational custodial responsibilities are being passed on while the conservative custodial responsibilities are being neglected. Once it's gone it will be gone. I wish people could really understand it. It truly will be gone and no amount of tears will bring it back. </p><div><hr></div><p>Wisen up. Before it is truly too late. This isn't about getting everything, it's about getting enough to be able to hold on to everything with strategy, planning, and patience. </p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2-v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa16db7cb-ae94-4bcb-a5ea-4baa63af72de_8160x6144.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2-v!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa16db7cb-ae94-4bcb-a5ea-4baa63af72de_8160x6144.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">If you like my work then please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Thank you.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect when expecting the worst for the future in Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can't mould hard clay, you need to soften it first.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/a-short-note-on-britains-political</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/a-short-note-on-britains-political</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mI0b!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8564af6-1b28-47fc-ae26-756c6db0e96d_2111x1589.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The boomer class needs to completely retire from political life and the zoomer class needs to mature up before the problems on the broader political right can be fixed. By the time that happens at the current rate Britain would have firmly established a socialist governance model. </p><p>This is in short what I think is happening or rather predicted to happen. No amount of populist chest pumping will fix the problems of false, inflexible or out of touch mindsets. There is a clear disconnected of a coherent philosophy of life and the games of reality between various generations, but the extreme playable ends of these generations are what&#8217;s stopping a workable consensus. </p><p>Yes, not all, not everyone. Bla bla bla. It doesn&#8217;t take all to impose the will of a concentrated, dedicated, and motivated minority within a majority on all. Everyday I see signs that we are surely headed towards some form of Scandinavian socialism, and everyday more and more are losing the will to fight against that future. All we can hope for is to at least have an updated Scandinavian model after the realisation of the ills of illegal migration and over welfarism. </p><div><hr></div><p>So, then the question remains? Will the cultural ills of this country be fixed by political means or by cultural means? When has it ever worked in any country? When has political movement ever come before a cultural movement? If it does then it will collapse. </p><p>Are people that bothered if we do become some brand of socialist? Are people really motivated to fight against that urge? I don&#8217;t think so. I think most people in this country would welcome it if it comes packaged with competence. Because all they are really demanding is competence and a reassertion of identity to belong. A slightly competent left will win the battle of ideas easily in Britain, against a fractured right. The actual right is proposing a complete system change but without a banner, without a coherent set of ideas, without a true north for people to fall behind. This is the reason why the conservative right has moved more and more towards the Blairite left, because they have no anti-Blair figure. </p><p>I do not see any King Arthur. I do not see any true King. I do not see any real leader. Little generals stand up, and before you know it, they eat each other up before anyone has any real chance of recognising them. You can't mould hard clay, you need to soften it first.</p><p>At this point I don&#8217;t even think I want a conservative right to have any meaningful influence in politics if all it has to offer is boomer out of touch slop or online zoomer reactionary destructivism. Neither of those two are workable frameworks. This is also the reason why I can no longer blame people for leaving. Because there is no sensible banner to fight under. All I can concentrate my efforts on is demanding competence and make sure we don&#8217;t fall on the soviet side of a socialist framework. The era of the already false dichotomies of political left and right has completely come to an end. </p><p>A civil war is coming? Do I still think so? I don&#8217;t think a full scale civil war will ever take root here. There will be civil disturbances as a result of which Blairist left and right will re-strengthen their control over the populace and will eventually deliver the socialist future on steroids. The fantasy on the fringes of online zoomer right are nothing but fantasies. The establishment is already prepared and a few steps ahead of you. Everyone just keeps playing into their hands day by day. This is not defeatist talk, this is realist talk. Incompetence, immaturity, and impatience has led many to this path. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gl1n!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F436aca6d-ce81-43f0-99b8-1930e4c9d7cd_1280x720.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>A secret may be sometimes best kept by keeping the secret of its being a secret.<br><br>Taylor was son of a gentleman farmer in County Durham. After being at sea for some months and in the Naval Stores Department, he became a clerk in the Colonial Office, and remained there for 48 years, during which he exercised considerable influence on the colonial policy of the British Empire. He advocated the melioration, as opposed to the abolition, of the slave trade.<br><br>In 1872 he was made K.C.M.G. He wrote four tragedies &#8212; Isaac Comnenus (1827), Philip van Artevelde (1834), Edwin the Fair (1842), and St. Clement's Eve (1862); also a romantic comedy, The Virgin Widow, which he renamed A Sicilian Summer, The Eve of the Conquest and other Poems (1847). In prose he published The Statesman (1836), Notes from Life (1847), Notes from Books (1849), and an autobiography.</span></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><span><br>This is a reading of a short essay by Sir Henry Taylor, "Of Secrecy". <br>Source: The Oxford Book of Essays</span></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earl Grey Tea and its Origins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavoured with the oil of bergamot, Earl Grey, is probably one of the most iconic tea blends in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/earl-grey-tea-and-its-origins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/earl-grey-tea-and-its-origins</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fegd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ea7948c-17c9-4ec0-a03d-a5c41c719129_1280x720.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Flavoured with the oil of bergamot, Earl Grey, is probably one of the most iconic tea blends in the world. It is definitely my favourite blend. In this episode I cover the origin history of Earl Grey Tea Blend and the many different kinds of Earl Grey Blends.</p><p>But what is Earl Grey Tea? Here is a short clip from the main video to explain it: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;dae648c2-0f15-4e74-938c-285f84b6e4ea&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Listen to the full episode below: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;75c066a2-6ef1-40f4-9e8a-4ba769a2cc1b&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Here is another short clip detailing the different blends of Earl Grey Tea: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;51c707be-e35f-496c-8615-7fcd128af4c4&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Hope you liked listening to this episode and finding a bit about Earl Grey Tea. Personally, I am a huge fan of it, and drink it all the time. Coming to think of it. I think I will go make myself a cuppa. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a world where political landscapes shift like sand, understanding the nuances of governance is crucial. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Kirtley, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and a public relations expert, about his journey and insights into the intricate relationship between nationalism and effective governance.</p><p>I have always been interested in talking with Matthew on my little podcast, and I think we will have many more conversations going forward. Matthew does have a speech impediment, but despite that he carries himself really well and articulates his ideas really well to everyone. I enjoyed talking to him. We talk a lot about the need for energy abundance in Britain but also the complex dance between nationalism and governance. </p><div><hr></div><p>Matthew hails from Billingham, a town in the northeast of England, known for its industrial history. Growing up in a modest household, he faced challenges that shaped his worldview. With an academic background in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford, Matthew developed a keen interest in political philosophy, which eventually led him to the SDP.</p><p>Matthew&#8217;s political beliefs have evolved significantly over the years. He began his journey in political thought as a teenager, exploring libertarian ideas before gravitating towards a more syncretic approach. He describes his current stance as &#8220;technocratic nationalism,&#8221; a blend of nationalism with a focus on effective governance informed by comprehensive social and economic understanding. This perspective acknowledges the importance of a nation as a coherent social unit while stressing that responsible governance must consider the broader societal context.</p><p>One of the key themes in our discussion was the significance of social units&#8212;families, communities, and nations&#8212;as essential infrastructures for society. Matthew argues that the ability of individuals to collaborate and coordinate within these units is fundamental for social continuity. He emphasizes that any political or economic system must not undermine these social bonds, as they are vital for a stable and functioning society.</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;c646e07e-0482-4cb3-87e3-a2edf6c817a2&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Matthew brings a unique perspective to political discussions, advocating for a mixed economy that balances social safety nets with the need for individual responsibility. He acknowledges the complexities of Britain&#8217;s current political climate, where dependency on government services can create challenges for implementing libertarian principles. In his view, a gradual approach that respects existing social obligations is necessary for meaningful change.</p><div><hr></div><p>One of the most interesting part of the conversation was when Matthew talked about an Energy Credit System as a new economic model: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;fc42ebd9-8cab-4dc2-a14f-f8a9c43fc960&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: center;">I hope you like this conversation. If you do then please do consider becoming a paid subscriber and support all my work.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><div><hr></div><p>You can watch SDP&#8217;s Press Conference about Energy Abundance Green Paper on their YouTube Channel: </p><div id="youtube2-ftst3J4S7OA" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;ftst3J4S7OA&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ftst3J4S7OA?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>You can also download the paper by visiting their website below: </p><p><a href="https://www.sdp.org.uk/energy_abundance">Energy Abundance Green Paper - SDP</a></p><div><hr></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pursuit of Happiness by Charles Warner | Essay | Audio read]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the reading of a short essay by Charles Dudley Warner titled, The Pursuit of Happiness.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-pursuit-of-happiness-by-charles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-pursuit-of-happiness-by-charles</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:45:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IRv9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c5c8855-f635-4c76-921a-67f96e7f5970_1280x720.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-color="rgb(255, 255, 255)" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">This is the reading of a short essay by Charles Dudley Warner titled, The Pursuit of Happiness. </span></p><blockquote><p><span data-color="rgb(255, 255, 255)" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&#8220;The Pursuit of Happiness&#8221; is a reflective essay by 19th-century American author Charles Dudley Warner. It examines the famous constitutional phrase, arguing that directly racing after joy is a paradox that causes misery; instead, true happiness is an internal condition found through everyday peace, contentment, and character-building.</span></p></blockquote><p>Source: The Oxford Book of Essays</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer Resigns, Long Live PM Burnham !]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe I should have said Burnham would be PM by the end of the summer rather than end of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/starmer-resigns-long-live-pm-burnham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/starmer-resigns-long-live-pm-burnham</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lt6A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb77b2090-feff-4064-920a-34b5e2fe500c_580x685.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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I was not expecting Starmer to resign without even a fight, but having seen his boxing credentials I should have known. </p><p>Is it a guarantee that Andy Burnham will win Labour leadership? Yes, it is a definite guarantee. As far as I can see it. He comes with Blair&#8217;s seal of a approval. Read Tony Blair&#8217;s article on 26th of May to understand the future Labour government&#8217;s approach: </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!04EX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F38d15551-4f44-4050-8bb7-209872ad503f_815x441.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!04EX!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F38d15551-4f44-4050-8bb7-209872ad503f_815x441.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!04EX!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F38d15551-4f44-4050-8bb7-209872ad503f_815x441.png 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Blair has long understood the gameplan of delivering your preferred government reforms through a centrist approach but that it takes a strong character to deliver the centrist position rather than a centrist character. To many that sounds counter intuitive but in the world of politics only a strong leader with a clear policy vision can deliver stability which is what centrism represents. It is not about not having an opinion on anything that makes a centrist, but being able to take views and opinions from all angles and distilling it and shaping it with your policy vision which doesn&#8217;t push everyone off the edge. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J3V_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9a6f6a66-a725-4998-9f3c-4bdd60d98f4c_843x743.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J3V_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9a6f6a66-a725-4998-9f3c-4bdd60d98f4c_843x743.png 424w, 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And opportunity. The route to economic prosperity and social justice. Here is what such an agenda might look like.</span></p><p><span>1. The private sector will go through a process of adaptation to this new AI world and, therefore, business and entrepreneurs need to know government is on their side, removing obstacles to business growth &#8211; not creating them as they go through this massive process of adjustment. So, all those measures I described above which hold business back should be corrected or mitigated.</span></p><p><span>2. We need a transformative programme for planning reform and deregulation. The planning system in Britain is an abomination. The government has taken significant steps, but well short of a truly radical reform.</span></p><p><span>3. We must prioritise cheaper energy and electrification over net zero and use what is left of our North Sea oil and gas resources. This is essential for our competitiveness and for taking advantage of AI.</span></p><p><span>4. We should create a major new partnership with the private and voluntary sectors for apprenticeships and training &#8211; not just for the young and unemployed, but for the existing workforce whose jobs will be affected by AI and who need to learn AI adoption. Build on and not dilute the education reforms for schools started under New Labour and continued under the Conservatives. And keep our universities strong because they&#8217;re critical to the technology economy. This is the key to extending opportunity and wealth, even more than it was in 1997.</span></p><p><span>5. &#8216;Reindustrialising&#8217; the north of the country can be encouraged by government giving incentives and help but most of all it will come through first-class infrastructure, education, freedom from bureaucracy, and government working in partnership with the private sector and with the forward-facing part of the trade-union movement. And with a broad definition of &#8216;industry&#8217; if we want to create jobs because much of future manufacturing will likely be done by robots, though there will be also major opportunities in areas requiring a high degree of traditional skills.</span></p><p><span>6. A plan for fundamental reform, over time, of welfare. By the end of this decade, we could be spending more on incapacity and disability benefits than on defence. No serious country can do that. Mental-health spending has exploded over the past five or six years. The system at points incentivises people not to work. The triple lock is unaffordable long term. All of this is horribly hard, but the British people know, deep down, the necessity of doing it. If the Conservative Party repeats its offer of working together on welfare, Labour should accept the offer.</span></p><p><span>7. The NHS needs not NHS reform but whole-system health-care reform. Moving from cure to prevention. Mixing private and public provision in a fundamental realignment of the two. Reorganising the delivery of health care, for example making weight-loss drugs and other preventative products widely available. Getting rid of all the old shibboleths which have turned the NHS into a point of theological principle rather than a modern service where the transformative power of technology alters its foundations.</span></p><p><span>8. Take effective &#8211; i.e. &#8216;whatever it takes&#8217; &#8211; action to solve the illegal immigration issue. The home secretary is right in believing that solving this issue is critical and has completely changed in nature since 2007. Solving it is pre-conditional to getting the British people to listen to bigger arguments about the future. We should deal by whatever means with small boats but recognise the necessity of targeted immigration in certain sectors for economic growth and be unashamed to advocate it.</span></p><p><span>9. Most important of all, reorganising the whole of government around the harnessing of the 21st-century technological revolution. All governments for the foreseeable future will govern in the age of AI. Those which understand it will see their countries prosper; those which don&#8217;t, won&#8217;t. This is literally the challenge across all sectors including welfare and health (digital ID is just one, though vital, part of it). It will define the future of the British economy which, ironically, has a powerful position in technology but one we&#8217;re in danger of squandering.</span></p><p><span>10. Our aim, for the long term, should be a Reimagined State in which taxes and spending can be lower, productivity higher and government seen as enabling not directing, with political consensus behind such a radical restructuring of the state.</span></p><p><span>Alongside this policy agenda would come a wholesale reconfiguration of government. Not civil-service retraining, but a new cadre of workforce, with the specialist technical skills necessary to do systemic change. Departments effectively run by ministers not exclusively from the ranks of Parliament if they have the necessary experience and capability in change management, with special provision for them to be accountable.</span></p><p><span>Without an agenda of this nature, radical but sensible, Britain will continue its long slide towards relegation from the Premier League of nations.</span></p></blockquote><div><hr></div><h2><strong>The Power of Centrism is a materialistic world:</strong></h2><p>All of what has been said by Tony Blair would be appealing to the majority of the British public apart from the online bubble who has a sizeable representation in real public as well but not enough to even win a by-election. At least not yet. And till that time you have to lay the ground works. </p><p>This is something perhaps Reform has understood for a while now. And this is why they have veered towards centrism aggressively in order to garner the support of the majority of the voting public. But they have lacked a coherent policy vision. All they are interested is getting in power, and once in power they will not know what to do apart from being told what to do by the civil service. It will represent the duplication of 14 years of Tory failures. But electorally they will make better headwinds than Tories or any other party on the political right, like Restore Britain. Because of the voting public. </p><p>This is why I was very unsure about Restore challenging Reform in Makerfield by-election. Because for me, Burnham becoming PM is a lifeline to Labour party that they did not deserve. This is a chance for Labour to follow the guidelines of Blair more closely and hoodwink the public once again by proxy. And unfortunately the public will fall for it. Some of you might say, the Tories failed again and again with their leadership changes, why do you think it won&#8217;t be the same for Labour? Tories did not have a king or a grand vizier to guide them back to winning ways when they faltered. Blair is not their natural king even though they followed his edicts they couldn&#8217;t openly do so nor get his approval. But Blair is a natural king to Labour, and he will pave the way for their vision of success when Burnham gets into power. </p><p>Unfortunately, our world has become increasingly materialistic. And for all the online world shouting about the younger generation becoming Christian that doesn&#8217;t translate to right wing politics because they either fail to understand or choose to ignore that many liberals are Anglicans. But both sides of this doesn&#8217;t matter as faith is not triumphing materialism and it won&#8217;t do so unless there isn&#8217;t any worth material to be precious about. And this is where the centrism push comes from, from both the left and right. You cannot make people see your way unless you entice them with materialistic stability. Economy as they all shout because economy is what all anyone cares about. What is in it for me. While the radicals on both the left and right shout, burn it all down, burn it all, make the material irrelevant so that a new day may be born. </p><p>To the heart of old, connected to soul of these lands and her people, a radical change with maximum sacrifice might sound the only obvious choice. To the majority of the public who have lost all faith and who have sold their soul for a pittance to the enjoyment of now, that is more scary than a lifetime of servitude to a globalist overlord. They rather lose their identity than lose their gold coins. And you cannot bring change unless you have the people who are willing to take the burden of sacrifice needed.  </p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>What do I think about Restore Britain and the online right? </strong></h2><p>So, what am I saying here then? Am I changing my mind over political parties and policies? No, absolutely not. What I am saying once again is that it is a long game and if you want radical change you should play it as a long game. Trying to push for people to give up something for maximum loss is not going to work right now beyond the few online who mainly do it for virtue signalling bravado because you are sure to get their gofundme pages the moment they face the slightest bit of discomfort. The funding for the political right is not there in any organised way as there is for those on political left. </p><p>Play the long game and stop fighting for the now. Pave your way for future success and pace your efforts accordingly. Learn to sacrifice appropriately in the now to earn success for your future generations. </p><p>We don&#8217;t have enough time because of demographic change? Yes, of course. But you can&#8217;t win that battle immediately. There is no real way in the real world where you will change that immediately. Online influencers who have never worked in an organisation at any level of significance let alone within any form of government neither understand how it works nor are able to deliver on any of their emotional outbursts online. Am I relishing the fact that it cannot happen? No. I am just stating that it cannot. You are not going to deport every one immediately, and it won&#8217;t fix the core issues anyway. Many on the radical right understand they won&#8217;t be able to do it as well, which is why they are pushing the country towards civil war. This is something the radical Islamists are doing as well on the other side, and so are the radical Leftists. They all know that this is the only way they will get into power and be able to do what they want. Although what they want will never be delivered as they wish it would be and what most definitely will be delivered is violence and destruction. </p><p>Emotional thinking, emotional arguments, emotional politics equals unhinged violent and destructive outcomes. Many don&#8217;t seem to understand the consequences of what they propose. They are playing with fire that has never touched their hands before. All they will end up doing is either destroying it all or completely giving the narrative away to the globalist centrists, and that is where I see the future headed anyway if this continues. Without sensible agents of change the victory is given to those with a plan, any plan. </p><p>What the political right should have been focused towards, those who want change, is for a victory of centrist right in the immediate through whom radical changes of the political right could be influenced. Pushing the agenda enough in the right way so the immediate concerns of demographic changes can be slowed down, till enough influence has been garnered. Both on the left and right. Stop the boats, get rid of the illegals, and change welfarism. And then keep pushing from there on. Although there is a danger with this as well, that if you give people the minimum change, they will accept it as maximum change and would desire no more. But that is where you keep pushing the agenda. This is what I expected from parties like Restore Britain, Advance UK, and SDP. Plan for the future. </p><p>However, instable emotional outbursts from Advance UK seem to have ended their operations as a political party, although going into policy activism might make them more useful. Restore Britain seem to have been too influenced by their impatient youth who wants everything now. They are fighting in the now, which means they are fighting Reform. Trying to kill off centrist right before it even has power will result in centrist left winning and consolidating their power. They are fighting too soon in the now. They should have worked more to weaken Reform before attacking them if they wanted to be serious contenders in the next general election but for me what they have shown now to the public is that a vote for Restore is a definite vote for Labour, as there is no other serious contender to Labour other than Reform. That is me who doesn&#8217;t agree with or support Reform saying it. With a heavily polarised landscape tactical voting is needed and it shouldn&#8217;t just be utilised by the political left. </p><p>On top of that Restore itself is giving off mixed messages; between their activism base and leadership base. If this continues then people will vote Reform to vote against Labour, some of those who would have voted for Reform will vote for Restore, but many will just not come out to vote because they won&#8217;t see the point of it without a clear vision presented to them. And there is also every possibility of Restore and even Reform imploding if they keep counter signalling each other so strongly rather than focusing on themselves. What I don&#8217;t want from Restore is for them to just become rabble rousers and be dismissed as such. This is why it is important for them to play the long game correctly. Although they have amassed so much of the online and emotional activist support base that I don&#8217;t know if they can play the long game anymore with ease. </p><p>Whereas SDP whom I support in all of it unfortunately factors in very less because they are too sensible for an overly emotional public. For me the only way a Restore project can gain proper foothold in the immediate and win in the long term is if they merged themselves with SDP, putting Clouston as deputy, to have the old heads guiding the young a bit better than the current emotional and outrage rousing of their online and new media influencers. I don&#8217;t know if this will ever happen but I would have liked to see it happen. And this isn&#8217;t about &#8220;how many members does SDP have&#8221; situation, the size of the membership is irrelevant, it is how many learned hands are required to steady the ship and guide it towards true north. </p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>So, what do I think will happen?</strong></h2><p>This is regardless of whether I want it to happen or not. Starmer has already resigned. Burnham will become PM, and will start implementing some of Blair&#8217;s points and move to stabilise the economy. Net zero craziness will be eased. There will be some form of activity around illegal migrants and their processing which will anger both the left and right radicals for different reasons. </p><p>6-12 months following Burnham becoming PM, there will be a serious consideration to the merger between Reform and Tories. They will be scared that the centrist position will be masterminded by Blair for Labour hence betraying their trust in him and they will want it for themselves. They will merge, maybe they will have a leadership contest as merged entity and Farage will be the new establishment opposition leader vying to become the establishment right centrist. </p><p>As a last ditch effort to thwart the merger of Reform and Tories, Labour new PM Burnham before the elections will propose taking the &#8220;Citizens Advance&#8221; proposal seriously to win votes from key demographics away from Reformed Tories. The &#8220;Citizens Advance&#8221; proposal is to receive a lump sum of &#163;12,500 now in exchange for delaying your pension payouts. They will wrap this as a policy of growth for the young people, and it will most definitely win them the next elections. They don&#8217;t even have to go through with it but propose it in their mandate for 2029 elections. Unless their is a strong counter from Reformed Tories, which proposes &#8220;Citizens Advance&#8221; as well as increasing the tax allowance threshold by at least 30%. </p><p>This is the sweet and short of it. The 2029 General Election will still be the Establishment Game in Britain. Those who want change in the future should be playing for narrow points of influence that can be expanded with time, and in doing so concentrating their efforts to build political strongholds both geographically and in parliament. Put the egos aside, stop playing emotional politics, and become a bit savvy. Does Restore Britain&#8217;s Rape Gang Enquiry changes anything? Unfortunately not much. The same public who didn&#8217;t give a toss about those girls over years and years, and whose indifference enabled the monsters taken advantage, will once again turn a blind eye towards the enquiry in a couple of months if not sooner. This is the sad reality. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Interesting Facts about Books & Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 Interesting Book related facts which obviously contain few facts about libraries as well.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/10-interesting-facts-about-books-263</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/10-interesting-facts-about-books-263</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y8IQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8af803f-acc7-4a0f-9943-03b91bafe567_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10 Interesting Book related facts which obviously contain few facts about libraries as well. </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;c669e98b-6553-434b-b5ee-221ecffcf619&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>If you want to check out the earlier episode about the oldest universities in the world then click below: </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;55a0aa1f-071b-479c-86eb-a9b3d92a0eda&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;In this episode I talk about the oldest University in the World and other top 5 oldest universities which are still active.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;showDescription&quot;:true,&quot;showImage&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Oldest University in the World &amp; other 5 Oldest Universities&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:3950231,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Momus Najmi&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Writer | Social Commentator | History Enthusiast&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ae5e45d4-3bd4-45c0-8adb-318b3c3ba522_500x500.png&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2026-06-12T08:02:53.173Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xK3e!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9eca143b-502a-4706-9c20-5621bdf0c267_1024x1024.png&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/oldest-university-in-the-world&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:null,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:201709506,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:2335297,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The World Of Momus&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yUq9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c8e49ab-d629-40b8-a580-dbb3d841bcf7_1280x1280.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: center;">If you wish to support my work further please consider become a paid subscriber.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>Also, here is a short video about the oldest library in the world, found in Syria by archaeologists in 1974-76: Royal Library of the ancient Kingdom of Ebla.</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;04465342-7f18-41ae-8697-5336c1330177&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jQvL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffcc36111-357a-42c0-bef4-5c261a42ac7c_481x680.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Attacking the validity of the Rape Gang Inquiry Report done by Restore Britain is an incredibly bad look at this time. Whatever reasons you might have. If there are any constructive criticisms to be made they can be done so in a constructive manner. </p><p>The stories in there are real and truly horrifying. The focus should not be taken away from them. Tories had 14 years to fix it and Reform had enough popularity to highlight the issues with significance. But they didn&#8217;t choose to do it because i guess they didn&#8217;t think they had to gain anything from it politically for the time being. And that tells you why an establishment party cannot fix these issues. </p><p>You can no longer hide what has been  done all over the country. And that was the whole point of the report from my point of view. Not for it to be taken to lefty courts to be given a half arsed sense of justice that doesn&#8217;t tackle anything at its core. But to present it to the court of public opinion, to shift the Overton window completely on liberal misgivings that has allowed it to happen, and to prepare a nation for the necessary that needs to be done in the coming years. </p><p>I am very disappointed in the people attacking this report at this time for their own personal reasons or vendettas against Restore Britain. They are not thinking straight or maybe they are bad faith actors or agents of bad faith actors. Either way, this is not the time for it. 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Whether you think he is competent or not to deliver on his promises, whether you think Restore Britain is competent or not, that is just besides the point when it comes to this issue. These were the same aspersions that were thrown at Tommy Robinson when he started his activism against Islam and highlighting awareness about Muslim Rape Gangs. </p><p>&#8220;Oh, you are not a journalist, oh you don&#8217;t know how to do research properly, oh you are an extremist, oh you are a grifter, oh you don&#8217;t have the correct methodology.&#8221;</p><p>Well if you knew best then you should have done better, but you didn&#8217;t, out of cowardice or lack of self gain or to cover up for your vested interests. Whatever the reason, you didn&#8217;t. So, try to focus now on what is most important. The stories of the survivors needs to be heard, known, and become an deniable fact that this happened, is happening, and need fixing with absolute accountability. That is what is most important. You can make your snipe comments all you want at a later time. But for now, stop trying to besmirch the validity of the stories by trying to discredit the report.  </p><div><hr></div><p>A video of someone I know, Cllr Donna Rachel, has been going around where she has criticised the use of County Lines. People are commenting on her laughing at the girls or something of that sort, when she is laughing at what she perceives as the errors of the report. Either way, this is why, I don&#8217;t think it is the right time to criticise this report and in that way as well. </p><p>I think its method over intent that is the issue here. Donna has been very passionate about getting help for survivors which is why at the start I was with National Archive for Survivors, due to personal reasons I couldn't continue. I still think an Archive of that sort is absolutely necessary, which in a way this report also proves, highlighting the stories and making their facts undismissable paves way for achieving justice in the future and making sure it doesn't happen again.</p><div><hr></div><p>I myself raised concerns relating to safeguarding issues in July 2025 before the inquiry was to take place. I believe that was the right time to raise concerns. I have no issues with resharing this with you all in the link below. At this moment, we have what we have, and we need to make the best of it. If you have any safeguarding related issues I think you should voice them, or any issues related to reporting methodology, but this has to be done in a constructive way and not as a political or personal gotcha: </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;b44c2414-48de-4a01-b746-c1bf4a9a505a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;showDescription&quot;:true,&quot;showImage&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;I have concerns ..... &quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:3950231,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Momus Najmi&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Writer | Social Commentator | History 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This is something that I have been trying to raise awareness about for a long time now. That this hasn&#8217;t been happening in recent years but from the time Britain thought it would be a good idea to get people from Mirpuri region, who couldn&#8217;t even integrate into metropolitan Pakistan, into English communities. It is not a recent thing. It is not just due to mass immigration, that has only made things worse, something that already existed. This is a long standing cultural and religious issue. 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It is harrowing. It is the stuff of nightmares. Inflicted upon thousands of English girls. Everyone failed them. Their community, in many cases their families, the local councils, the police, the politicians - they all already created the conditions for them to be taken advantage of - and then monsters were introduced who did what monsters do and maybe even worse. What a sick depraved mind do you have to have to do this to anyone let alone little girls. But this is exactly what I and many others have been trying to warn everyone about, only to be shut down as prejudiced by the liberal class in this country. People who rather have their girls be raped and tortured than re-evaluate the faults of their liberal ideology. </p><p>These kind of Muslim men and women can do this to your children because they do not view non-Muslims as humans. This has been seen by their actions again and again, all over the world. You cannot ignore this any longer. You cannot integrate this. And the most kindest solution is remigration of such people and many others from Western countries. If it was up to me I would see that they get the death penalty and their bodies being remigrated. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Am by John Clare | Poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am&#8212;yet what I am none cares or knows; My friends forsake me like a memory lost: I am the self-consumer of my woes&#8212; They rise and vanish in oblivious host, Like shadows in love&#8217;s frenzied stifled throes And yet I am, and live&#8212;like vapours tossed Into the nothingness of scorn and noise, Into the living sea of waking dreams, Where there is neither sense of life or joys, But the vast shipwreck of my life&#8217;s esteems; Even the dearest that I loved the best Are strange&#8212;nay, rather, stranger than the rest. I long for scenes where man hath never trod A place where woman never smiled or wept There to abide with my Creator, God, And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept, Untroubling and untroubled where I lie The grass below&#8212;above the vaulted sky.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/i-am-by-john-clare-poem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/i-am-by-john-clare-poem</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:08:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-5kl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3b1751d5-509c-4729-9c92-720d78b0740a_1280x720.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I am&#8212;yet what I am none cares or knows;
My friends forsake me like a memory lost:
I am the self-consumer of my woes&#8212;
They rise and vanish in oblivious host,
Like shadows in love&#8217;s frenzied stifled throes
And yet I am, and live&#8212;like vapours tossed

Into the nothingness of scorn and noise,
Into the living sea of waking dreams,
Where there is neither sense of life or joys,
But the vast shipwreck of my life&#8217;s esteems;
Even the dearest that I loved the best
Are strange&#8212;nay, rather, stranger than the rest.

I long for scenes where man hath never trod
A place where woman never smiled or wept
There to abide with my Creator, God,
And sleep as I in childhood sweetly slept,
Untroubling and untroubled where I lie
The grass below&#8212;above the vaulted sky.</pre></div>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some of the Oldest Universities in the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode I talk about the oldest University in the World and other top 5 oldest universities which are still active.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/oldest-university-in-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/oldest-university-in-the-world</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xK3e!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9eca143b-502a-4706-9c20-5621bdf0c267_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I talk about the oldest University in the World and other top 5 oldest universities which are still active. <br><br>University of Al-Qarawiyyin<br>Al-Azhar University<br>University of Bologna<br>University of Oxford<br>University of Salamanca<br>University of Cambridge</p><p>Bear in mind, these are some of the videos that I made very early on. So, the edits and intros are&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of SDP and Other Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with the leader of SDP William Clouston about the future of SDP and Britain]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-future-of-sdp-and-other-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-future-of-sdp-and-other-things</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:59:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201477678/35301a6e78f98990a256422a6fc36c36.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this latest episode, we dive deep into the recent local elections and what they mean for the SDP. With strong candidates and a clear vision, it&#8217;s more than just survival; it&#8217;s about growth and making an impact.  </p><p>But here&#8217;s the real question: how do we attract those crucial voices to join us? It&#8217;s all about resources and the right messaging. We&#8217;ve got the ideas, now we need the reach!  </p><blockquote><p>William Clouston is the leader of the Social Democratic Party, known for its commitment to sensible policies and social conservatism. His leadership has been pivotal in guiding the party through challenging times, and his insights offer valuable perspectives for understanding the current political landscape.</p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>One of the interesting highlight of the conversation was when we talked about the need to attract new members with Blue Labour tendencies, and not just members but active members within the party. As SDP is a socially conservative party with left leaning economics, although a mixed economy style, Blue Labour is what defines it the best as a shorthand: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;63e77cf7-e9af-4565-8cdf-f5c1bbdf97be&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>The SDP participated in recent local elections with a focus on maintaining its presence in key areas. Clouston shared that the party had about 15 candidates across the country, most being first-time contenders. Their primary goal was to retain their stronghold in Leeds, where Wayne Dixon was re-elected in Middleton Park. Clouston&#8217;s confidence stemmed from the party&#8217;s grassroots efforts and the importance of connecting with local voters.</p><p>One significant challenge faced by the SDP was the emergence of Reform Party that had not contested elections previously. Clouston noted that the competition was tough, especially against reform candidates who garnered substantial support. Despite this, the SDP managed to secure over 2000 votes, which Clouston deemed a success given the circumstances. He highlighted the overwhelming wave of reform support observed during the elections, prompting a reassessment of strategies.</p><div><hr></div><p>One of our major point of disagreement was with people like Kemi Badenoch being involved in representative politics when her connection to the country is loose and quite frankly based on Blairite globalist project. As I have said before, no problem with her as a person, but you shouldn&#8217;t be able to just get into politics when you do not have a solid claim of belonging. We need to at least insert an old sociology assertion of a 3 generation rule, &#8220;immigrant families fully integrate into the dominant culture by the third generation&#8221;, and that is when they don&#8217;t live in parallel communities within a country. And to be honest, these days London is a parallel community and not representative of England. </p><p>In doing so, I exclude someone like myself from ever participating in representative politics. Am I right with this argument? I don&#8217;t know. Are there people who would want me involved as a elected member, on local or national level, I don&#8217;t know. I just don&#8217;t think it is right. And by allowing me, or being motivated by self interest, would I be opening up the door to bad faith actors? I most certainly think so. </p><p>This highlight clip below is from the segment of that argument, where we also discuss the importance and need for the revival of Tories for British politics. Or rather the revival of traditional conservatism regardless of what form it is delivered in. </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;72d2a14e-fe29-48d2-bf9f-d05864998659&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p>And lastly, one of the most important points we discuss was bringing back the concept of fairness and one rule for all. With all the human rights and DEI initiatives, British laws have become unfair to the Brits. This cannot go on: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;c0206e7c-373d-48b1-a64e-f226b466044b&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p>A key takeaway from Clouston&#8217;s insights is the urgent need for better resources within the party. He explained that while the SDP has capable individuals producing quality content, the party struggles with media presence and public recognition. Clouston advocated for a professionalized media team to push their message more effectively to the mainstream electorate. </p><p>Looking ahead, Clouston expressed optimism but also caution. He emphasized that the next 12 months are crucial for the SDP&#8217;s growth. To transition from a small party to a recognized national entity, the SDP needs to aim for hundreds of thousands of votes in future elections. Clouston believes the party possesses strong policies but lacks the necessary resources to amplify its message effectively.</p><p>The SDP&#8217;s journey through local elections offers critical insights into the dynamics of political competition and the need for robust communication strategies. As Clouston highlighted, maintaining momentum and attracting new supporters will be vital for the SDP&#8217;s future success. To learn more about the SDP and its initiatives, consider following their developments closely.</p><div><hr></div><p>Thank you for reading and listening to the episode. If you wish to support my work further please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Your support is well appreciated. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/will-we-ever-see-the-eagles-again</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:23:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cv2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97e536af-d8b4-4534-acd3-802b995ed3c9_4048x3036.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Will the eagles ever come now
swooping in to save all
against tyranny and malevolence,

Will we ever look up to the heaven
waiting for the flapping wings
the thunderous cry of justice, 

That moment when all hope is lost
but yet a memory lingers still
that they will come, to protect, 

Will we ever see the eagles again
to uphold the freedoms long forgot&#8230;</pre></div>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Naming of Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know, according to Greek Mythology, how the city of Athens got its name?]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-naming-of-athens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-naming-of-athens</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:57:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jK8I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9077a227-3d6b-427c-a37d-5d0e09697f11_1272x717.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know, according to Greek Mythology, how the city of Athens got its name? Well then listen to this story and find out. Hope all you Greek Mythology lovers enjoy this episode.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Summer of Love ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southampton disturbance following the bodycam release of Nowak's murder]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/more-summer-of-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/more-summer-of-love</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:02:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2YUJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4b419d73-2e14-483e-a2d9-5d5c30776062_595x680.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You keep pushing people to the wall and when they finally react you come out with your little condemning violence and all that crap messages. </p><p>Yeah we all get it, no one sensible condones violence, only foolhardy and maniacs would do. But if you aren't capable of it as a people and as a nation then what else can you expect apart from a life of compliance&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minotaur, Theseus & the Labyrinth of Crete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who was Minotaur, how did he come to be?]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/minotaur-theseus-and-the-labyrinth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/minotaur-theseus-and-the-labyrinth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:37:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rtJX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F770b41e7-7f1c-4d2f-80ea-8b0785125834_700x500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who was Minotaur, how did he come to be? And what is the story about &#8216;The Labyrinth&#8217; and his eventual demise at the hands of Theseus? Listen and find out about this intriguing Ancient Greek Mythology.</p>
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