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Alba102 wrote on Fri May 8, 2020 10:23pm:
Hi Ray D, though not exclusively,
Since I arrived in Spain, I've had the benefit of learning from your posts and those of other legendary members over the last couple of years and am eternally grateful for all of the advice that you have dispensed, without which I would be none the wiser and considerably worse off....
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However, can I please bring to your attention that there are more than two political party's in the UK.
There may be two major? party's in England.
I would suggest that in these enlighten times, it would be more diverse and inclusive, if people, whether they are old hands like you, or the influx of newer members to the forum, when they refer to the UK, that they include the devolved parliaments of Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. I hope I'm not being a Leftie when I suggest this.
Should politics be spoken about? Absolutely! Like you Villas, I don't see why not. so long as it is done, as Nicola Sturgeon would suggest, in a grown up manner.
The Scottish Nationalist Party is the 3rd biggest party in the UK, having more members in the Westminster Parliament than the remaining party's combined. (Before anyone takes me to task), Nicola Sturgeon is on record as saying that, she would've chosen a different name to differenciate between the connotations of Nationalists meaning Neo Nazis and the self interest of the current President of The USA.
In the UK, We are TOLD/taught/advised/encouraged from an early age not to talk about 4 topics:
1 Children should not speak unless spoken to/children should be seen and not heard.
2 Don't discuss politics.
3 Don't talk about football. This may or may not be exclusive to the West of Scotland.
4 Under NO circumstances talk about..... sex. After all we're British.
All of which leaves us at best, lagging in ideology, behind our European neighbours, at worst stunted in our collective, inward, insular approach to the rest of the world.
I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that, we either lived in the past or presently live in a democracy. No one ought to be discouraged from voicing their opinion. It would be to the betterment of the forum if we were able to do this with civility.
Just a couple of points to ponder.
A final thought would be that as recently as 45 years ago, circa 1975, I was in a school class during a Spanish lesson when my Spanish teacher jubilantly exclaimed that Juan Carlos had been coronated King of Spain.
Question: Without Ray D's and other legendary members' input, would be living in another world? eg, In the era of General Francisco Franco?
As always, most of my posts are designed to be of assistance. Hope my latest post has not offended anyone.
Que suenen con los angelitos.
My dad always said never talk about politics or religion because there are always three sides to an argument... agree with nicola on point 3, football ! Was brought up ranting about it and still do ! Do we dare say who we support without any arguments ensuing........I'd rather talk about footy than say.. brexit !!
