Liberal Future – Days In Europa (4) – Hallgrímskirkja Church, Reykjavík, Iceland
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IN OUR last article we looked at – and rejected – the ideas of those imperialists, jingoists & reactionaries who believe that one cannot be both British and European.
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We agree in our opposition to the EU as presently constituted. However, we’re in disagreement about what should replace it. As we’ve previously noted:
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‘They seem to harp after the ‘good old days’ of the British Empire. But those days have long gone – and the Commonwealth is also changing. There is absolutely no way that the Empire can or should be revived.
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Also, there’s absolutely no way that the UK can stand alone in the world, as it did when Britannia ruled the waves hundreds of years ago. Those who genuinely believe that we can ‘go it alone’ are deluded & have completely closed their eyes to the realities of the modern world.’
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We’re also opposed to those (mainly ultra-greedy capitalists) who want us to have even closer links to the USA. Liberal Future totally rejects the idea that we should become the 51st state of America.
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In fact, we want to move away from the orbit of the USA – which, to our mind, is not run by the people or even the politicians but by the military-industrial complex. We are not interested in a system that is dominated by greed & a worship of money.
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Instead, we look & work towards a new post-EU Europe. This wouldn’t be as centralised – and it certainly wouldn’t be as corrupt – as the EU. Nor would it be dominated and effectively run by France & Germany (also known as ‘the big two’).
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We believe in European solidarity and co-operation. We believe in a free & equal Europe where we can celebrate our shared history, culture, values & a pride in our achievements. To this end, we support a form of a confederation of European nations & peoples based on the ideals of National Freedom & Social Justice.
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As is usual in this series the first part of this article is political in nature. This second part will briefly explore the beauty of Europe, particularly through its architecture.
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Reykjavik is the capital – and largest city – of Iceland. It has a population of around 140,000.
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One of its largest buildings is Hallgrímskirkja Church. Commissioned in 1937, construction started in 1945. Opened in 1986, it absolutely dominates the city both during day & night.
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Its design is reputed to be based on Iceland’s natural features such as glaciers & waterfalls. The church is also one of the main tourist attractions in Reykjavik.
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• ALSO CHECK OUT:
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Liberal Future – Days In Europa (1) – St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia https://nationalliberal.org/
Liberal Future – Days In Europa (2) – Parliament Buildings (Stormont), Belfast, Ulster https://nationalliberal.org/
Liberal Future – Days In Europa (3) – The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, Mallorca https://nationalliberal.org/
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Date: January 7, 2022
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