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"I think...that the whole of Europe, indeed the whole of Indo-Europe, is based on latitude. That's the reason white-Anglo-Saxon Protestants are in charge of the world, it's a latitudinal thing."

Yes, I think Tiompan is right here, I think this is a reference to Jared Diamond's 'Guns, Germs and Steel' (Where Diamond makes a convincing case that one of the deciding factors for civilisation excellerating in Indo Europe before other parts of the world was because of the East-West layout of the continent - as opposed to the North-South layout of the Americas and Africa.) Admitedly it's not the clearest explanation of Diamond's ideas that I've ever read - and it seems that the writer chose it because it was so confusing - but I wouldn't say it's dodgy. Diamond really pisses off the Nazis because he's explained everything in terms of environment and pretty much destroyed any explanation where differences between races plays a part - his book is a good read, and I for one am happy to nail my flag to his ideas.

"But it's practical to have a Scando-Germanic domination and I use that term really specifically. Are you with me?"

I have no idea what Cope's on about here. Which term is he being specific about - 'practical', 'Scando-Germanic' or 'domination'? What's the context, what are they talking about? I haven't a clue - so I won't join the Cope lynch mob just yet.

But I'm pretty sure Cope doesn't believe that one race is superior to other races and should be dominant, if that's what's worrying people.

>> But I'm pretty sure Cope doesn't believe that one race is superior to other races and should be dominant,
>> if that's what's worrying people.

If that's what people are thinking, then (as far as anyone can speak for him) I can say that is not what Julian believes. I think he does believe that certain groups believe they have almost divine right to rule and that they are superior.

The influence of specific climate on temperament is known as 'Geographic Determinism'. Analysing who is winning a competition isn't relevant until it's over. The industrial achievement of northern Europe - the industrial revolution and subsequent mechanisation of agriculture - is sometimes attributed to long dark winter nights and the consequent opportunity to dream, plan and scheme. Watt's (James rather than Alan) is usually cited as a case history in support of this view.

Has anyone come across Spiked Tea Radio ? It's White, Middle-aged and Middle class. Golden rockers hits back to back ...