Most senior Labour figures either are or have been members of that subtle, devious, underhand group called the Fabian Society. Probably 80% of the population haven't a clue what it is or does.
Set up and named after a Roman General by Sidney & Beatrice Webb towards the end of the 19th century, it had numerous members who, although detached from the real world, always 'knew what was best for it!" Havelock Ellis, GB Shaw, HG Wells, Toynbee et al.
It has been a clandestine force which deplores the nation state and has worked ceaselessly for the EU and globalisation. Even its image is a wolf in sheep's clothing, if you wanted a clue. It does not believe greatly in 'the responsibility of the individual' and has therefore been a major force in the social downturn that we have witnessed in the last half century.
Connected with certain religious groups, it has been a one time home for that oxymoron, christian socialism. It also had links to cults such as theosophy [Annie Besant] and freemasonry.
"Fabianism believes in “the democratic control of society in all its activities.” [Control!] – whereas most people see democracy as based on the freedom and liberty of the individual, Fabian socialism places the emphasis on control of the individual – a sort of “we know what is best” attitude. It sees this as being best achieved through some form of global government, a goal it shares with Communism, (which is also based on centralised control)."
LINKS: http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402
http://library-2.lse.ac.uk/archives/handlists/Fabian/Fabian.html
