Pushkin is a genius. A true sign of what Russia is capable of had things gone better. I recommend all his poetry, and Eugene Onegin, to anyone who even vaguely likes to read. (View Post)

One person who admittedly did reintroduce quite a lot of Merrie after the rigours of the more Cromwellianite type of "dissent" , and as HYUFD hinted, was Charles II and the Restoration. I&#… (View Post)

Yes, sorry ! Ofcourse. The long English tradition of religious Nonconformism. A lot to be proud of there. (View Post)

Well yes, but only 37% also voted for Brexit, or in fact less because of who chose to vote. The Brexiters are still a reasonable sized constituency. Also that language isn't too called-for. (View Post)

Funnily enough I actually agree with HYUFD, that it's actually importantly good to see the King and Queen blessed by so many different faiths. The opposite of the "Ingerland" mentalty. (View Post)