The State of the Nation: A David Starkey Q&A

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[@improvesheffield4824]

I’d very much like to see Dr. Starkey have an in-depth conversation with two people! 1/Jordan Peterson 2/Joe Rogan

[@barrieeveleigh8941]

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[@ellenoneill7853]

Thank you Mr Starkey for using your retirement to try and save this wonderful country. Your knowledge and insight are unsurpassed.

[@anthonyhampson6157]

I agree.

[@wendyharrap8771]

I am so pleased that young people are asking questions about the state of Britain today and see that “woke” is not working! 😊🇬🇧

[@EllaGreenn]

I would like him to explain how much of this is foreign interference and how much is home brewed stupidity?

[@ph8077]

Woke definitely IS working...it's destroying the West, just as planned!

[@samuelknight957]

@@EllaGreennVery good questions 🤔

[@DocEmCee]

Starkey, the obnoxious pouffe, is a prime example of a beneficiary of wokeness biting the hand that freed it from oppression. Without wokeness, he'd be languishing in a prison cell.

[@Mitjitsu]

Only about 15% of the population really buy into it. Sadly, they're the ones holding the megaphones and wield disproportionate power and influence over society.

[@carolinewalker3106]

David Starkey , national treasure 🙂

[@WillP-lm4do]

I can listen to Starkey all day

[@mabelheinzle2275]

Always interesting to hear a knowledgeable historian speak - thank you

[@mikerodent3164]

So where did you go to hear one? Bah-hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers!

[@Wakeywakey-j2b]

I enjoyed this immensely. What a privilege to have access to such material. Thankyou

[@Extension_Farmer]

Starky is my absolute favourite right now. Bringing together history., politics, sociology, religion, economics and current relevant topics. Legend.

[@playsomethingelse]

Brilliant as ever. The attendees are so lucky to see Dr Starkey in action up close. Genius at work

[@roslewis9923]

Always thought provoking, knowledgeable so a big thank you, David - son an actual toolmaker and not the owner of a factory employing toolmakers!

[@davidmwood560]

Good morning David, it's always so refreshing to listen to you. I'm a lot younger than you (78) but I can remember the days of a coal fire and icy window cills. People bang on about "The good old days" but I wouldn't want to go back. Thank you for your wisdom and common sense. Long may you continue

[@ukgranny9786]

No other virtue matters without courage. Wonderful.

[@GT380man]

He’s right, without courage, insights, no matter how piercing, will not be shared, if they offend anyone or if they threaten the ruling oligarchy. By the way, the ruling oligarchy is mostly of people who don’t have any connection to Britain.

[@DSDJ1986]

​@@GT380man ❛the ruling oligarchy is mostly of people who don't have any connection to Britain.❜ Very much so.

[@michaelwhite8031]

David, I hope your channel keeps growing as we need your voice !

[@martymcfly7831]

Some excellent questions coming from the students here. Great to see University of Exeter

[@SubjectiveFunny]

What a brilliant man.

[@Buddy-nt6rd]

Mom, what is this? - These are people from Europe. - Who are the people from Europe? - These are those who lived in Europe before it became ours. - Did you fight them to get it? -No, they just gave us their land because they were afraid of being called racists!

[@Buddy-nt6rd]

"If the British soldiers on the beaches of Normandy in 1944 could look forward to the end of the century and see what England has become, they would not have bothered to advance another 40 yards up the beach…..

[@evolassunglasses4673]

White unity at every opportunity.

[@70AD-user45]

​@@Buddy-nt6rd What was the point of WW2 if you look at the mess Europe is in today. It's not even recognisable as being Europe any more.

[@leeboss373]

@@Buddy-nt6rd If they could have seen Europa the last battle. They certainly wouldn’t. It should be shown in schools. Déjà vu🤔

[@Buddy-nt6rd]

@ 1 school is unlucky 2 schools is unfortunate 111 schools you have to take a long hard look in the mirror

[@ginojaco]

What a brilliant fellow Dr Starkey is, his analysis is simultaneously utterly depressing yet full of hope. Well, even if I'm the only one - and I do not for a moment think I will be - I shall see the country saved, or go down fighting for it. 👍

[@ShoppingEmail-dr1fs]

that's why they wanted to cancel him and get rid of him. he reminds them of how great 'great' Britain was and it's not how the Marxists want anyone to think. they want to destroy everything great.

[@lublondon]

Danke , Dr Starkey 😉

[@katarinavidakovic4718]

What genius man always amazed by David

[@vacation_generation]

Brilliant and fascinating discussion.

[@GloriaHoulihan]

No wonder Starmer wants David Starkey locked up 😊

[@andrewnorth2348]

I LOVE YOU DAVID, AND ID VOTE FOR YOU. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@chasea.williams6025]

Please please Dr Starkey come to Tennessee and give one of these talks!

[@BillSikes.]

The Reverend Dr Sir David Starkey, arguably the greatest mind of the current period!

[@pippipster6767]

Not a Reverend … thank G..

[@Anonymous_Prole]

"Race is the primal biological root out of which a culture comes and without a coherent sense of which a culture dies." - Jonathan Bowden, British patriot & orator

[@jacquelinenewcombe3865]

Well done Dr Starkey, I remember the days of coal fires and ice on the inside of windows, the rest of the house was freezing. Thank you for educating that young man. As for nationalisation, it was disasterous!

[@arthuroldale-ki2ev]

I would rather be then than now, one may have needed to pop on a pullover , but it was safe to walk the streets , it was a million times better.

[@HarryWolf]

@jacquelinenewcombe3865 I do believe that those things essential to life, such as energy and water, should be in public ownership.

[@paulspence2645]

You forgot to mention the outside loo!

[@orkneyancestor2059]

On the BBC today, a person called Mandelson said Mr.Lammy shows shrewd judgement. Then added Oxford University displays great openness. No mention of cancellations.

[@Deplorable_Me_UK]

Oh, the ending. Titan of a man. National treasure.

[@freespeechforall1069]

As Dr Starkey's words are spoken you can visualise the Church scene and the quietness.

[@shelleyscloud3651]

David, it’s not pompous at all of you to recognise your own importance to the moment. Your knowledge, insight , energy and erudition is an essential element in helping us navigate out of our predicament whilst developing the blueprint necessary to repair the damage when that day comes. I’ve often noted how essential you are to the wider movement. Indeed, the right* political vessel has still to emerge, but there are a few (too few) prominent individuals , each in their different though essential to the movement domains, and some perhaps more earthy than you would like 😉, who are laying the path upon which this future individual will walk. It is my great fear that our opportunity comes only to fail owing to a lack of rigorous forward thinking and planning. In this way, what you are doing for us, for the country, is no less consequential than what we hope that political leader will one day do. You are preparing the torch, the public will light it, and I pray the right politician will arise to carry it forward. Simply put: no you, no torch. 🙏💐 *unintentional pun

[@wendyharrap8771]

@@shelleyscloud3651 Well said! 😊

[@robleahy5759]

What a stunning dose for me now. Thank you for not insulting my intelligence

[@improvesheffield4824]

I’d very much like to see Dr. Starkey have an in depth conversation with two people! 1/Jordan Peterson 2/Joe Rogan

[@richballardo1975]

Just wonderful to listen to such a fountain of Knowledge. What a treasure Dr Starkey is

[@jasonivo7442]

Most amazing man, absolute amazing mind of information, best talk and words used to a younger audience I have heard him speak...👏👏

[@EllaGreenn]

Where is the best place to begin learning everything this man has to offer? I could listen to him all day and can play every YT video of him available, but I prefer a more structured manner. A bit like how Dr Peterson has/had his full lectures online would be a dream.

[@helenmalinowski4482]

Love that David points out our childlike view of the responsibility of government to look after all of us, always.

[@workhorse7134]

Well they forcibly take out a chunk of money from our salaries every week, so they better look after us when we need help.

[@wongfeihung9724]

The great Dr David Starkey ❤

[@Wallace43266]

Thank you for answering my question, Dr Starkey. It was an honour to hear you, even if my view of 1689 is differs from your own.

[@paulsmith1981]

The changing wealth of the average British worker from 1980 to 2023 when measured in real terms. The buying power of the average wage. In 1980 the average workers salary could buy 22 ounces of gold. In 2024 the average workers salary could buy 14 ounces in gold.

[@yvonnerichardson258]

This just gets better and better. Great historical perspecctive, wonderfully clear thinker and speaker, and I agree with every word. I hope lots of people get to see this. Especially young people.

[@kateheron6005]

Thank God, or something, for you, Dr Starkey. Magnificent.

[@philip.morris]

We know when there's an issue with the economy, when the price of a four pack of beer goes up nearly a quid in less than a year. Weimar Britain

[@Heleen-n5o]

Nice to see the new STAR of ENGLAND..

[@glynwoodage7280]

Much truth and real relevance in what this man is saying we now need our opposition leaders to take this fully onboard!

[@Jupitervirgo8]

Brilliant!

[@gerrystevens9041]

things are improving starkey. i asked for hyaks book and it actually came up on amazon! i shall buy it on thursday..

[@nyckolaus]

Thank you, Dr. Starkey!

[@helenmalinowski4482]

Brilliant analysis, David.

[@Lyn-in-Herts]

Thank God for Dr Starkey, a light in the darkness and my favourite National Treasure 😊

[@andy1way]

I'll save you time. It's in a right state!

[@evolassunglasses4673]

Agree, my part of London collapsed into Mogadishu in the 90s.

[@SteveInTokyo-b8n]

Not right enough, that's the problem.

[@JupiterThunder]

@@evolassunglasses4673 Now run by Grand Mufti Khan

[@mr.mayhem7402]

This is an outstanding Q and A. I wish Dr. Starkey did more of these.

[@piglex1]

Superb.

[@perhaps565]

Thank you, David Starkey, for not going quietly into the night!

[@DSDJ1986]

41:36 We're living through it right now at this very moment. It has been going on for several decades & is only gaining pace.

[@mrjones9915]

I agree - the shitstorm of Labour, Starmergeddon and his idiots is only going to accelerate the intensity of downward spiral akin to the 1970’s. Bravo Dr Starkey.

[@timetowakeupnow9889]

God bless you David! Courage!

[@stevebryce54]

Seriously important comment. And bless my soul if it’s not 100% correct

[@wasnew]

Thank goodness for David Starkey. The common sense link to our past, but always looking to the future.

[@Dudley-x2c]

Excellent 😎

[@enochpowelghost]

When some one tells the truth people dont know what to do , or hide and hope things dont happen to them.

[@gillps5130]

And there we are, from dust to dust but oh, what happens and what we can make happen, inbetween. It's hard to lose total sense of a divine. Lovely listening.

[@RikimaruNobunaga]

Legend, absolute legend

[@nigelmorley5414]

Our country desperately needs minds like that of DS otherwise we are finished forever. I hope there are sufficient people in the Conservative party listening and taking serious note.

[@rogerwoodhouse7945]

Believe me there arent any.

[@conradwood6700]

I am a fully paid up Conservative party member. I have been listening to this splendid exposition , for the first time.

[@conradwood6700]

Sorry I got interrupted. Heard it for the first time but I intend to listen to it more times. I read , learnt and inwardly digested The Constitution of Liberty in around 2000. I intend to read it again asap. I read John Bowle's Western Political Thought long ago but now intend to re- read his 6/7 pages on Fortescue again and again to try and soak it in.

[@RikimaruNobunaga]

Take care of yourself David, health checks etc, want to listen to your mind for many more years to come

[@GloriaHoulihan]

Mickey Mouse degrees are what David is speaking about isn't it?

[@martygahan]

Well done.

[@georgep4465]

Not all minorities are the same. Pre 1832 and 1867 the minority was an oligarchy that was deeply invested in the idea of England. The oligarchs and those associated with it (eg the CoE) owned most of the land. The oligarchy then recruited the new industrialists and plutocrats. They knew they were likely to be killed if the oligarchy was overthrown. The historic threats had been real:- Charles 1 of Spain in 1588, Napoleon in 1805. Louis XIV was too busy fighting the Dutch and the Spanish to invade. But he might have. Like the North American colonists they knew that if they did not hang together they would hang separately. The minorities today are not deeply invested in England. They dont believe in its institutions or its history.

[@davidallen299]

Hello David, we knew each other in a previous life (TORCHE). So delighted to see all your work on this channel and elsewhere to make the Big Diagnosis and map out a prescription for politics. Have you a book on this in the pipeline?

[@tropics8407]

You most brilliant talk yet on utube Starkey 👏👏 exactly ! 👊 your government is mostly for the government and not for you. Why else would they increase everyone’s salary and tax you to pay for it. Then they will borrow and QE money print to pay for it but you will have to pay the bill for it. Certainly not the government 🙄

[@jrws89]

Love your videos David but will you ever be going back to doing Tudor England pieces? I miss these.

[@jacquelinenewcombe3865]

I remember the 1970's and the climax of 1979, and I have already said exactly the same thing about this Labour government taking us in the same direction. I am old enough to see to see the same pattern.

[@gabionwall4601]

Always follow the money. Politicians are just puppets.

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

Khaki, David. They got on the bus wearing khaki shorts. Orwell described them as ‘ dreadful old men…’ And ( it still makes me chuckle ) wrote of one of them ‘ wearing his hair bobbed in the Lloyd George style ‘ 😂

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

It’s so stunning to hear anyone say “ Of course he’s right ! “ nowadays, that I was literally stopped in my tracks.

[@mikerodent3164]

Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Starkers! Woah Woah WOAAH Woah!!!!

[@GloriaHoulihan]

The basis for the Magna Carta is found near Bury St Edmund's.

[@ruthcollins2841]

It's only where the barons met. The main piece is in Runnymede

[@NHS768]

He is always on the Nail

[@raymondwoods2304]

The Bill of Rights can not be repealed; read it! The English Constitution is the solution.

[@JurgenBrunati-cn7fm]

David Starkey is one of the few people in this country who still talks common sense. I think this guy should be Prime Minister. If not, don’t worry, we still have Nigel Farage.

[@Siegetower]

Bravo.

[@denbrown3676]

Thanks David for pointing out that slavery was beneficial for slaves too. That's why you are now a pariah.

[@Lpu537]

Freedom was more beneficial it's the natural state of man ask Jesus Christ he created freedom

[@nockianlifter661]

We don’t have capitalism, we have a mixed economy.

[@JupiterThunder]

We have crony, corporate, woke-leftist capitalism.

[@georgep4465]

History is empirical verifiable evidence. Philosophy is conjecture and wishful thinking. Thank G we have some people who have historical knowledge...

[@demoisellelenina]

We do still have courage what we need is someone lead.

[@ljones2087]

keep hittin em DS

[@stephenpeterfry]

oh I so love the idea of Dr Starkey becoming a hermit with Champagne and good Claret. But thank goodness you have not done so. Erudite, clear, brave with a **ck em mentality. Pure Englishness, a thing that would be missed.

[@matweb8195]

Mr Starkey should swear more often, personally I find rather cathartic. LOL

[@ErnieWhitfieldwitty]

thank you in your retirement explaining want would happen as im i my 70s myself never known sutch a gov we have now

[@LeeGee]

You mention Adam Smith and the LTV, but didn't he prove it to be nonsense in the Lectures on Jurisprudence? A series of videos on the 'British' Enlightenment might be a great success, certainly a great boon to the masses of fools who call themselves 'liberal'.

[@pippipster6767]

Dr Sharkey and Sir Pluses.

[@DanSirGalahad]

Starkey for PM.

[@evolassunglasses4673]

If the nation state doesn't control international finance capitalism, international finance capitalism will control the nation state.

[@nockianlifter661]

The banking system is the most regulated business on the planet, so much so that the Government appoints the central bankers and guarantee deposits. The problem is too much Government, not too little.

[@Avtomat4774]

You can do it dad. -America

[@JonDingle]

I can describe the "State of the Nation" in two words which I have put below. In trouble.

[@christopherarkell9862]

How well Starkey’s analysis of the U.K. conservative working class coalition applies to the Trump victory in the USA.

[@alexhayden2303]

"Destroys the Bill of Rights"!

[@JulieHeptonstall]

👏🏻👏🏻💙💙💙💙

[@LS-xs7sg]

If we actually had MORE democracy we wouldn’t have transgender insanity, mass immigration or soft criminal justice. Generally speaking people actually make reasonable decisions when asked. If you look at a lot of the things people complain about in modern Britain they were often brought about by a small managerial class against the wishes of the majority

[@rremington3983]

Fantastic and sensible points made but please face the camera in future talks, we want to see your pretty face .

[@andreaclarke4955]

Thank you Dr. David Starkey I agree with you and I think you are lovely and I like you so much I'd even wear your watch 😂

[@tensevo]

the rational position in any relationship, is known in game theory as "tit for tat", which is, toxic, in itself, so cordial relations require something irrational, if they are to be non-toxic,

[@goldbond1180]

What is Dr Starkey referring to when he mentions the horrors of 1989? Does he not mean to say 1979 here?