as someone in diaspora, i found this moving. the idea of language in relation to identity has been heavy on my mind of weight. on my side of thing, it’s been particularly related to how those of us outside can repair broken chains of lineage. not as cosplay. just to honor. for my part, i’ve been learning Gaeilge.
Every time I come across this topic and am reminded of things like the Gaelic language, or the broader history of Ireland and Scotland, I realize just how much deeper I need to go - I know far too little about it. This article is incredibly interesting and spot-on, and the Gaelic language should absolutely be cultivated and promoted. The term "plastic nationalism" is brilliant in this context. Nationalism in its modern, almost pathological form, leads to nothing good. Meanwhile, the true patriotism embodied by the author's approach is, unfortunately, fading, replaced by a globalized right-wing movement that merely plays at being patriotic.
I look forward to more of your writing, which articulates with such precision the vital struggle to preserve the authentic linguistic and cultural heart of nations like Ireland.
“The words and phrases of a language are always to some extent revelations of the mind of the race that has moulded the language.”
Portuguese is a face to face language with often simple broad words requiring the context you are present in to understand. Written Portuguese is ideal for poetry and explaining how something went wrong (and it super wasn't my fault).
You are absolutely right about the relationship between native Language and cultural heritage. A I says the British gov't started banning Irish Gaelic during 1367; and Welch during 1535 - and that the acts expressly said the purpose was to suppress the Language and the Culture. Irish people should start studying Irish Gaelic now. Starting perhaps with the folk singers who would show that it's "cool" to speak Irish Gaelic.
I understand that Russia had a period of being ashamed of their native tongue, Russian; and that the "refined people" spoke French, read French novels, etc. I understand that it was Aleksandr Pushkin who gave the Russian language status by writing his wonderful works in Russian. Pushkin wrote of real Russian people living Russian lives. And so he became the Father of Russian Literature. Sadly, his life was cut short in a duel - he was apparently, I'm sorry to say, a notorious philander and it was an outraged husband who challenged him to a duel and killed him.
Now is the Time for Ireland and the other colonial countries to stand up and TAKE BACK their Cultures. The Slavic Countries are saying "NO" to the corrupt EU. They are reviving their ancient dress, music & dance (There's a wonderful Slavic Page on X https://x.com/SlavicNetworks ).
MAGA Americans are saying get out of the UN and get the UN out of America. They are also saying to get out of NATO. Many of us are talking about disbanding the EU.
England has made such a mess of England that England has no business telling other Countries (Ireland, Wales, Scotland) what to do.
Very intriguing article. May Éire remember herself once more.
Hopefully, Mr. Woods will read this article.
Excellent!!!! Thanks!
Hello Callum,
Glad to read a real Irish author in this day of monumental confusion.
According to the American Fiduciary, somewhere in Éire is an 'assembly' of Irish Nationals and even a King:
http://annavonreitz.com/usingexamples.pdf
http://annavonreitz.com/peopleofireland.pdf
http://annavonreitz.com/irelandandus.pdf
I encourage you to find these men and learn of their constitutional activities to free the Irish People from their tyrants!
Warriors not worriers!
Winners not whiners!
Paul Ford O'Neil
as someone in diaspora, i found this moving. the idea of language in relation to identity has been heavy on my mind of weight. on my side of thing, it’s been particularly related to how those of us outside can repair broken chains of lineage. not as cosplay. just to honor. for my part, i’ve been learning Gaeilge.
Every time I come across this topic and am reminded of things like the Gaelic language, or the broader history of Ireland and Scotland, I realize just how much deeper I need to go - I know far too little about it. This article is incredibly interesting and spot-on, and the Gaelic language should absolutely be cultivated and promoted. The term "plastic nationalism" is brilliant in this context. Nationalism in its modern, almost pathological form, leads to nothing good. Meanwhile, the true patriotism embodied by the author's approach is, unfortunately, fading, replaced by a globalized right-wing movement that merely plays at being patriotic.
I look forward to more of your writing, which articulates with such precision the vital struggle to preserve the authentic linguistic and cultural heart of nations like Ireland.
“The words and phrases of a language are always to some extent revelations of the mind of the race that has moulded the language.”
Portuguese is a face to face language with often simple broad words requiring the context you are present in to understand. Written Portuguese is ideal for poetry and explaining how something went wrong (and it super wasn't my fault).
This is a profound article, it hits on a really important point.
You are absolutely right about the relationship between native Language and cultural heritage. A I says the British gov't started banning Irish Gaelic during 1367; and Welch during 1535 - and that the acts expressly said the purpose was to suppress the Language and the Culture. Irish people should start studying Irish Gaelic now. Starting perhaps with the folk singers who would show that it's "cool" to speak Irish Gaelic.
I understand that Russia had a period of being ashamed of their native tongue, Russian; and that the "refined people" spoke French, read French novels, etc. I understand that it was Aleksandr Pushkin who gave the Russian language status by writing his wonderful works in Russian. Pushkin wrote of real Russian people living Russian lives. And so he became the Father of Russian Literature. Sadly, his life was cut short in a duel - he was apparently, I'm sorry to say, a notorious philander and it was an outraged husband who challenged him to a duel and killed him.
Now is the Time for Ireland and the other colonial countries to stand up and TAKE BACK their Cultures. The Slavic Countries are saying "NO" to the corrupt EU. They are reviving their ancient dress, music & dance (There's a wonderful Slavic Page on X https://x.com/SlavicNetworks ).
MAGA Americans are saying get out of the UN and get the UN out of America. They are also saying to get out of NATO. Many of us are talking about disbanding the EU.
England has made such a mess of England that England has no business telling other Countries (Ireland, Wales, Scotland) what to do.
God Bless you and your efforts.