Oswald, Enoch and David - Britain demands much more than charisma

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Media attention has focused recently in the UK for various reasons on Oswald Mosley, Enoch Powell and David Owen, all of whom were at one point charismatic political leaders. All three were frustrated modernizers, seeking for some way of gaining power to put their aims into practice. In failure, they all turned to some type of sectionalism and to ancient nationalism. Powell and Mosley also turned to racism. All three were failures, reflecting the fact that ordinary Britons are generally suspicious of those who refuse to conform to accepted political conventions.

Owen, David, Mosley, Oswald

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Yes, I agree with Enoch (except ...) (influence of politician Enoch Powell)(Column)

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Politician Enoch Powell will always be most vividly remembered for his very strong racist views, which ultimately damaged his political career. However, it must be remembered that his views on race in fact played only a minor role in his development. Observers cannot fail to be greatly impressed by his intellect and his logic, and he should also be respected for his economic liberalism. The right wing of the Conservative party is wrong to hold him up as a hero, but his contribution to political life should certainly be given greater recognition.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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Enoch Powell

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Politician and classical scholar Enoch Powell gained a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge, England. During his time at university, he became greatly influenced by classical scholar A.E. Housman and by German, especially Friedrich Nietzsche. He became a professor at the University of Sydney, Australia, but resigned and returned to the UK in Sep 1939. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1951. In later years, his greatest work was a translation of and commentary on the Gospel according to St. John.

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