Why Roger Scruton Wants Brexit

The English Philosopher and Writer Sir Roger Scruton argues why the UK should leave the EU.

This is a single talk from our Brexit Debate filmed on 13th June 2016

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[TheBlueTheMan]

R.I.P Sir Roger, traditional conservatism and values has lost a great voice and person.

[David-quvs]

At the age of 58, I have come to realise that almost no one knows what the hell they're talking about. Sir Roger is one of those that do - unlike the weak, virtue signalling Conservative party who recently fired him!

[garyk.nedrow]

Notice how Sir Roger unfailingly relates his arguments in all of his lectures and video interviews back to the welfare of the UK rather than to the policy of a particular political party. Unlike most of our legislators, he has spent a lifetime reading, thinking, and writing about political philosophy and, therefore, speaks with a moral authority that mere elected office cannot confer. The principles he espouses are not new. They are found in the common law and embodied in the American Constitution. But they are too often ignored by liberals and forgotten by conservatives too intent on a political agenda. Sir Roger is above politics. More of our national leaders should be too.

[Ratty]

I can see now why Scruton was ousted the way he was. There's no way his insightful and complex thoughts could have ever, been tolerated be the "Woke" brigade, and I am using the term "brigade" purposefully

[shadowdawg]

As an American, I must say that it is a complete honour and privilege to listen to this man!

[Wingalaxi]

Too sensible, too intelligent, too accurately relevant a speech for such a madhouse as modern Britain. Overpopulation and the crazy attitude towards mass immigration is ruining it for one and all.

[michaelwesleysuman]

The great Roger always has wisdom to share. Thanks.

[quengho]

Only after reading his book on Kant I understood how excellent and highly efficient philosopher he was. R.I.P sir Roger, I miss you.

[cefgil]

This is first time I've heard of Sir Roger Scruton.... Great speech! I look forward to listening to more and reading some of his material. Hopefully Brexit will happen sooner then later!

[FrostByte]

As eloquently as he put it, 7 years down the line I think it's fair to say that none of these arguments hold any water.

[crazywazydoublehazy]

“Mass migration is the solvent of trust.” Truth succinctly and eloquently spoken.

[KillerBill]

Hard to believe that nearly 3 years later, we still haven't left, despite the majority vote.

[elainemagson]

So clear. So reasonable. So English.

[ReinPetersen]

Only now have i found this video - nearly 2 years since it's publishing. A truly insightful understanding of the value of the sovereign nation-state - the alternative clearly delineated as a simple loss of freedom due to loss of trust. I'm not "nationalist" - i just want the pendulum to swing back towards the individual and decentralization because concentration of power is the most frightening to me.

[filofteia]

It didn't aged very well this video

[JAK-vk]

Such a gentle, thoughtful man. I wonder if the We hasn't already gone though. When someone talks about We British, I wonder who that is. I for one sometimes feel I am wandering round a bomb site in this society. If it still is a society.

[OdditiesandRarities]

so rude of the others to interrupt while he is giving his speech!

[tempspasses]

It is a pleasure to observe how Sir Roger Scruton calmly enjoys the passage of the Kali Yuga holding a superb cup of tea. He just doesn't lose his temper, speaks like a legitimate nobleman and surfs the language like a slippery Welsh dragon: you can understand his point, but you can't accuse him of inelegance.

Thank you for your legacy, Mr Scruton.

[excelsior]

Most of those who didn't grasp it at the time have come to realize that Sir Roger's recent death was not only a tremendous loss not only to Britain and the Anglosphete but to the entire world.

His keenness of thought and his ability to express those thoughts with clarity interjected with occasional humor (including his unmatched ability at delivering self-deprecating comments
which were clearly undeserved) will be sorely missed. He was the best spokesman and exemplar for conservatism since William F. Buckley, Jr. Not to mention the fact that (call it old- fashioned, if you will) he was the very model of proper English Gentleman. Rest in peace, Roger. Although you may hav been too modest to realize, you made a difference - and what higher praise can one give a man?


his brilliant mind

[joeybarnes]

Brexit is like the hotel California, you can check out any time you want but you can never leave.