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Originally Posted by The Weebler II
Lucci is right imo, many of the countries that 'won' indepedence from Britain aren't exactly better off than they would otherwise be with proper governance and control (e.g. Belize, Nigeria, Zimbabwe etc).
Nations can have self-esteem even when annexed, the Scots, Welsh are a good example. Crucially, unlike many independent nations they have benefit of day to day prosperity as a result of their association with Britain.
'Pride' and 'esteem' in independence can be illusory and misleading.
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BINGO!!!
Its just jealousy , it makes them say anything and everything on their small head. |
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10-24-2010, 08:39 PM
