In the UK: Ken Clarke Attacks Tory 'Right-Wing National Escapism'
Ken Clarke has rejected David Cameron's claim that the European Union has led to "vast migrations" of people and attacked the "right-wing national escapism" of Tory MPs who want to change freedom of movement rules.
In comments that are sure to irritate Downing Street, the veteran cabinet minister told the Financial Times on Monday that immigration had made Britain a "far more exciting and healthier" place to live.
"I just don’t think it’s true that the European Union is responsible for unacceptable waves of migration," he said. "The idea that you can have some fundamental debate that somehow stops all these foreigners coming here is rather typical right-wing, nationalist escapism, I think."
Ninety-five Conservative backbenchers have signed a letter calling for parliament to be able to block any aspect of EU legislation.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/13/ken-clarke-right-wing-tory-european-union_n_4587467.html
"Right-wing national escapism" is a good summary of the conservative tendency to avoid facts and science and dwell in the world of fear, emotion and 'escapism'.