Chapter VI: The Will to Power as a Governing Principle
Chapter VI: The Will to Power as a Governing Principle Distant rumblings. The average European is not yet very concerned that his country is slowly sinking in the quicksand of the globalist system. Demographic collapse and deindustrialization are truly deadly threats, but their effects manifest themselves gradually. One can make adjustments and ignore impending danger, much like the proverbial frog being slowly boiled alive. For now, broad segments of European societies remain satisfied with their narrow, personal spheres of comfort, security and entertainments. Many Europeans consider themselves apolitical. Anywhere from one-third to onehalf of eligible voters regularly abstain from voting in local and national elections. Most of those who do exercise this emblematic democratic right tolerate the predominant liberal democratic system that legitimizes globalization. As the decomposing effects of globalization make themselves felt, however, middle and working class Europeans will become increasingly politicized. Throughout Europe, populist and nationalist movements will have greater opportunities to expand their base of supporters from the current range of 10-30 percent of eligible voters to 40-50 percent, which will put them within striking range of national power. 105
