We were absolutely no angels whatsoever, you only have to see the example you have provided, as well as our escapades in Ireland, to understand that. One of the National Curriculum's biggest errors in History is its near enough complete ignorance towards these types of situations. We do have a tendancy in this country to only highlight the good that we have done. While Churchill did an admirable job in WW2, his treatment towards the Irish in a similar period was far from rosy. You only have to see his suggestion to name a ship HMS Oliver Cromwell to see his thoughts on that matter.
I'm not one of these people who see this country as all seeing and all knowing. Does this mean I think we would have been better off in the present day had the Nazi's won WW2? Absolutely not. Comparing one crusade to another and asking which is worse is pointless as the contexts for every situation are totally different.
You're absolutely right Dune, we would have infact been better off had the Nazi's won WW2. I'm sure your hero Churchill would agree.
Cue you denying you ever said this....
Unlike some, I remember your postings under other alter egos. A change of Username doesn't change your deep, but now refrained views, no matter how much you try.
Absolutely. An internet forum is an extremely accurate tool to assess ones teaching abilities....
If we are going by that logic, I believe you're a parent? I wouldn't particularly fancy having to teach the children of today some of the warped views you hold. See Dune for the above too.
Unfortunately so, and there lies the problem, an absolute fear of anyone who isnt English. People get caught up in the sheer histeria and don't take 5 seconds to actually think about it. Some people don't want to think about it though and would prefer to be reactionary.
Thai Airways are usually among the cheapest to Australia, followed by Cathay Pacific. I'd fly with Emirates or Singapore though just to get a chance to go on the A380
The same AFC Wimbledon that in turn stole the stadium of Kingstonian FC (the original occupants) weeks before a supporters group were going to secure the ground? I've no love lost for either.
Well we'll agree to disagree then, because where i'm sitting he chose to play for Wales because he's Welsh. You do seem one of those people who think the world starts and ends in England, yet lives abroad. Very odd.
Right, so by your reasoning, anyone from Southern Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand should all be able to play for England, because they speak English
Where is your arguement heading next Alps?