Opinion: Andrew Tate’s Pro-Crypto Plan to Lead U.K. is Crazy, Tragic and Doomed
Andrew Tate, who is facing charges of rape and human trafficking, and has failed to pay millions of pounds in taxes, has unveiled his plan to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He aims to lead the “BRUV Party” (Britain Restoring Underlying Values). However, the name of the party is cringeworthy and resembles something that a group of 13-year-old boys would come up with in a citizenship class.
Some social media users have criticized Tate for not naming his platform MEGA (Make England Great Again), which is reminiscent of Donald Trump’s slogan. Although Tate includes some crypto-related ideas to please his supporters, such as advocating for the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve, his 21-page “charter” reveals surreal, right-wing, and sometimes absurd ideas.
Tate rightly acknowledges the issue of knife crime in the UK, particularly its impact on young people. However, his proposed solutions are questionable. For example, he suggests creating a 24/7 TV channel called “BBC Punishment” that would broadcast live footage of offenders in solitary confinement. He also claims that the tax system is too complex and proposes a simplified tax code that can be understood in under 20 minutes, including regulations for cryptocurrencies. While simplifying the tax system may be a valid idea, it is ironic that the charter includes an AI-generated image of a large book called “20 Minute Tax Guide” that would take much longer to read.
The illustrations in the BRUV Charter are remarkable. They depict a nostalgic vision of Britain in the eyes of the right-wing, with occasional mistakes like misspelling the word “responsibility” on a school blackboard. One image shows a futuristic classroom where students learn about “ENTREPRENULSOIP,” which is clearly a typo.
Despite the questionable aspects of Tate’s policies, some of them could potentially be popular if presented to the British public without disclosing their source. Ideas such as providing better education in entrepreneurship, critical thinking, financial literacy, and spelling, as well as focusing on preventative medicine and anticipating future changes, make sense. However, Tate’s warped worldview, which includes cutting foreign aid to zero and ordering the BBC to obtain information from a social network known for misinformation, undermines the validity of his ideas. Additionally, his emphasis on boxing and wrestling in schools, driven by his belief that “weak men build weak nations,” disregards the contributions of the other 50% of the population.
The most absurd aspect of Tate’s plan is that he appears to be serious about it, despite facing legal troubles and not even residing in the UK at present. However, due to the nature of British politics, Tate has no chance of achieving his goals. There will not be another election for four years, and BRUV would need a significant number of parliamentary seats to form a government. Furthermore, British voters do not directly elect a prime minister; they vote for a party.
This lack of understanding is further demonstrated by Tate’s unrealistic pledge to resign in 45 days unless all of his campaign promises are fulfilled. Beyond the comedy of BRUV’s manifesto and the idea of Andrew Tate becoming Prime Minister, two concerning takeaways arise from this stunt by the toxic masculinist.
Firstly, we are witnessing a number of right-wing influencers on a social network, led by Elon Musk, attempting to interfere in foreign politics and even remove world leaders from power. Secondly, the inclusion of national Bitcoin reserves in surreal, far-right manifestos undermines the importance of this policy, which should not become a partisan issue.
Tate’s inclusion of Bitcoin in a doomed manifesto has the potential to discourage mainstream political parties from giving proper attention to this cryptocurrency.