Republicanism and Liberalism

Thread: Republicanism and Liberalism

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    CountArach said:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pannonian View Post
    Churchill wasn't that bad militarily, as long as one remembers he was an old fashioned English Liberal (with capital L). The kind that expanded the Empire like crazy, bringing English civilisation to the benighted savages whilst bringing back their wealth to Britain. They were good at seeing opportunities, as the Dardanelles undoubtedly was, and they had a habit of throwing resources at a problem until they succeeded, with complete disregard for what the locals might feel.
    And Australia celebrates that fact very year.
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    King Henry V said:

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    And Australia celebrates that fact very year.
    I knew the sun hadn't completely addled your brains down there.
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