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| Manuel | May 21 2010, 10:35 AM Post #1 |
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The Doctrine of Integralism What follows are excerpts from the book published by Alban Ó Cairre in 1918, current President of Saltusland, though many believe Ian Fearghasdan, a close friend of Ó Cairre, a founder of Integralism, and a current cabinet member, helped ghostwrite the bulk of the work. The work is treated as the philosophical basis of the Integralist Party. It is 98 pages long, and divided into several sections. Section I: The Organic State (pp. 1-52) ... it is practical to see the state as an organic entity, rather than a social construction. Adopting this position, in fact, reveals many truths about the way states act and grow that would otherwise be obfuscated from proper understanding. Abandon first the idea of individuals as the primary motivators of state action - an individual no more impacts the course of history of a state than a single cell in your body impacts the choices you make. Leaders are always constrained by the actions of their predecessors, the needs of their people, and the actions of others - millions of variables that invariably force a leader into a single optimal path, and that optimal path is always independent of the political persuasions of the leader which must put it in place. One recognizes, then, that the role of leaders is not as a determiner of state policy, but as a steward. They are little more than the cog which puts action into place. The success of a leader can thus be described, not as the success of the policies put in place, but by the ability and degree to which a leader implements the optimal response to the situation in which they find themselves. If, in your body, a cell does not do its job properly, one becomes sick. A state is no different - a leader that is ineffective in implementing the solutions mandated by the realities of the situation sickens the state. We find ourselves here today, with Mr. Lutair. The policy decisions embraced by he and his predecessors have been a negative force... ... Let us return to the analogy of a state as the human body. If you remember, we accepted that an individual is no more to a state than a cell. While the cells may not control the body, or are able to influence the decisions of a person, they are vital, and without them, we would not function. Much as we must take care of our own physical bodies through proper nutrition and through avoiding vices, a healthy state finds it necessary to take care of its citizens. The state's responsibility to its people manifests itself through pension and housing programs, to avoid hunger and exposure, and must promote the construction of hospitals and universities, to safeguard against disease and mental atrophy. Much as our cells must be able to travel throughout the body, delivering blood through our veins, so must the state build infrastructure for the transport of goods - its own blood. A state cannot be considered healthy if it does not provide for the basic welfare of its most vital piece. The government's recent decision to reject calls for a national pension in 1917 is indicative of the unhealthy nature of the current regime - and its need for replacement. Saltusland must be as Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar and reject those practices which would defile its health. We must reject the oligarchy of Lutair ... ... Once again, we find ourselves turning to analogy. The final component of a person is the soul. A state is no different, and each state is a unique entity because of the presence of a collective soul. This soul is the identity and spirit of each state. Examining history, we see three distinct elements that combine to form the soul of each state: nationality, faith, and tradition... ... When we speak of nationality, it is easy to confuse it with the more modern concept of citizenship. This would be a mistake. While nation-states are today the dominant form of political representation in the world (though curiously, not in Australmaria), it was not always so, and the idea of civic citizenship and nationality are wholly separate. A nation is more similar to how we use the term 'peoples'. We recognize nations by three basic identifiers: race, language, and culture. Each nation is a composed of a unique configuration of all three. For example, while Saltusian Gaels share race with the Tarkkan and Muiricean people, we are religiously and culturally distinct. The Idusians, however, are totally different from the Gaels, being different in race, language, and culture. The same goes for the sizable Mayan population in the state, despite the brutal attempts at ethnic cleansing and apartheid by Lutair's regime... ... Faith, meanwhile, is another vital component of a state's identity. It is rare that a state divided by two faiths is capable of functioning in a unitary way. Those few states that exist religiously divided are forced to assume a federal model, allowing each faith relative autonomy. Even rejecting faith, and embracing secularism, can be a component of a national identity, as our estranged cousins to our south have demonstrated. Saltusland has always been a Catholic land, and our faith is an important part of what it means to be a Saltusian citizen. Historically, the relationship between states and faith is even more clear... ... Finally, we realize that tradition plays a large role in the establishment of a collective identity. This is distinct from culture, which refers to things such as architecture, art, music, or literature. I am talking of social traditions, such as family, or traditional methods of living, such as farmers, or customs, such as Mardi Gras at Pitterweem, or the Mayan New Year. This aspect of identity is the most dynamic, and can often change drastically within a generation or two, yet is also the most omnipresent and overt expression of it... ... This concludes the discussion on the practice of states. But what is Saltusland? What does it represent? We must know the character of our state before we can begin finding solutions to reverse the damage down by the parasite government at its head. First, Saltusland is two nations, Mayan and Gaelic, united by a common Catholic faith and common tradition. Section II: Limits of State Power (pp. 52-60) ... Just as you can no more will the cells in your body to act as you wish, so is the state limited by the demands it can make of its citizenry. These limitations come in two distinct ways: moral and practical. Both must be considered prior to the discussions of any state-sanctioned actions... ... First, we must recognize that God is the supreme authority and final adjudicator. Recall Romans 13:1: all authority is put in place by God Almighty, and all states are thus limited by His moral laws. The power is God is supreme over the state, even as the state is supreme over man. A government that acts against the will of God loses His divine support, and thus loses its legitimacy. It is then up to us as a people to use the free will given to us by the Lord to remove the government in question, and establish a new government that adheres correctly to God's will. It is a great tragedy that Lutair considers his government supreme to God, as evidenced by... ... We recognize the existence of objective moral values, that right and wrong exist eternally. A state is both empowered and limited by this fact. It is empowered to do everything it can to ensure that a moral code is instituted and upheld, but is similarly constrained through the establishment of rights that are core to every man, inalienable and endowed by the Creator. These rights are rooted in the moral law of God, and any state must respect them: The right to worship: 1 Timothy 2:1-2; we recognize that the state must place God first, as appears in the Commandments, but also that inquisition and forced conversion are not the path. All must willingly embrace God, or similarly willingly reject Him. The state must protect this right. The current government does not do so, having outlawed all but Catholic houses of worship. This is not the same as a right a reject God, merely to worship him in your own way. The right of equality: 1 Peter 2:17; We are all children of God, and equal in his eyes. While Lutair did end apartheid against the Mayan people, our Christian brothers remain today bound into servitude by their debt to the oligarchs, and the declaration of their identity remains restricted. All are equal, not just Gaels. The right to vote: 2 Kings 14:21; Leaders must be chosen by the citizenry of a country through elections. This does not mean this right cannot be revoked. Indeed, Proverbs 11:14 tells us that proper guidance is necessary for the survival of a nation. Those individuals who are incapable of understanding the law because of age or disability, and those individuals who have rejected the law, cannot be given the responsibility of guiding our state, as without proper guidance, we will fall. Proper practice of democratic principles requires, furthermore, that the state recognize several implicit rights: the right to think, and form opinions; the right to voice those opinions; and the right to assemble with others of similar opinion. However, remember 1 Peter 2:16. Those opinions which undermine that declaration cannot be permitted. The right to property: Exodus 20:15-17; We should not covet those things that belong to our neighbors and seek to take them away, as Marxist wealth redistribution schemes propose. Laws limiting the land available for ownership by citizens in our current state go against this moral law. Civil laws reserving land must be abolished - all land not currently owned will be made available for all citizens, regardless of status, to purchase and till. The right to trial: Matthew 18:16; all are permitted to make a defense before condemnation. The arrests without cause of many political leaders that are a threat to the current regime is a clear violation of this moral code, and the detainment without trial of many Mayan leaders must be opposed by all citizens of Saltusland. The right to employment: 1 Timothy 3:1-5; We recognize that all men must, by God's command, be able to maintain the well being of their family. To protect this, an implicit right to which all states must adhere emerges. All men have the right to work, and all people have the right to be compensated for their work. Finally, we must also ensure that the Ten Commandments are respected by all laws passed by the state. This translates into a few limitations on what a state can make permissible. A state cannot legalize murder, and thus executions. It is not up to man to take life, and a state which demands of its men to do so demands to be placed above God - a logical impossibility. A state cannot lie to its people. A state cannot steal from its people, and any practice of eminent domain must include compensation to the victims. These all limit the powers of the state, and any state that violates even one is unjust... Section III: On History (pp. 60-64) ... The history of man is defined by a struggle between the materialist and the spiritual. The two are distinct and in conflict. One advocates luxury through greed, and the other austerity through service. It is only through the balance of material and spiritual needs that a society can function with virtue and efficacy. It is the goal of Integralism to establish and maintain that balance in Saltusland. It will reject the materialist ideologies of capitalism and communism, which see men as machines within the line of production. However, a purely spiritual society is also undesirable. Not all men may be monks, for humanity needs a minimum of production to meet its own needs... Section IV: On Economics (pp. 64-79) ... economics must serve the interests of the State and the people equally, and any economic programme must be chosen for its ability to coordinate the interests of both parties. Let us return to our analogy. The economy is the blood of the state body. Without it pumping healthily, the state will wither and die. It is the duty of the people to work to preserve the health of the body... ... however, the economy itself is not an end goal, as it is with the materialist ideologies of Enlightenment thought. We are the anti-Enlightenment. The blood cannot exist independently of the body, and serves to fuel it. The economy must ultimately serve the interests of society. I will devote the rest of these pages to practical concerns with the Lutair regime, and solutions for their resolution, and conclude with what will be called the 'franchise system', or 'National System'... Section V: On War (pp. 79-83) ... there are two types of states: free states, and occupied states. Those which are free are not limited in their capacity to operate as they choose: politically, economically, or socially. They are not limited by a foreign government in the options available and act freely. War is a vital measures used to safeguard that freedom... ...the only just war is a war of defense: defense against constraint, against occupation, against assault on the interests of the state... ...war is a natural occurrence in human society, as intended by God. The valor of men must sometimes be tested in defense of the good and just. Without sacrifice, there can be no true victory, and God has made it so that we may learn the price of, and thus better relish, what has been won. In such a way, war can be avoided... Section VI: On Society (pp. 84 - 96) ... Before any discussion on society is possible we must recognize these basic truths... ... First: The individualism of Enlightenment thought that fuels modern liberalism is responsible totally for the great moral decay of our people: the pervalence of sexual perversions, such as homosexuality; the prevalence of adultery and divorce; the spiritual degradation of our people; the sexual objectification of women; the abandonment of traditional, God-given roles; of hedonism, drunkenness, and other abuses, to list a few... ... women are not workers or soldiers. They are mothers, homekeepers, and the guardians of the feminine mystique. This tendency of women to turn to hard toil and labor in modern times is a disgusting rejection of the role bestowed upon them by the Creator. The sexualization of women is a disgusting trend signifying our moral decay - we men are their protectors, not hunters... ... Second: The quantification of the human being as nothing more than economic assets is indicative of the callousness and self-service promoted by individualist philosophers, bent on destroying the concept of Man itself. Each of us is a creative, unique soul tailored personally by the loving hands of our Father meant to be enjoyed in company, not enslaved to the profit of the few... Edited by Manuel, Jun 8 2010, 09:10 AM.
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