Again, this a very narrow prescriptive parameter that is being used, I.e. the British empire.
The empire technically started in the 15th to 16th century, but was really in its pomp in the 17th and 18th century.
People need to consider that England was formed under King Alfred, his son King Edward and then Aethelstan who was the first king of England in 927.
So limiting our history, status etc… to just a very small portion of our history is foolish in my opinion.
Should we hold others by the same standard? Look at the great works Germany has done over its history and the great thinkers and advancements to come from there? Should we hold their status as to war mongers given the two global conflicts… I say no.
In that time as well, we have had the likes of Brunell, Newton, Shakespeare, Darwin, Hawkins… and so many more shape modern civilisation to a degree that is hugely progressive.
Agreed, but we can hope and dream.
I agree, I currently have multiple working for me and they are phenomenal. But the media and right wing tried to play the card of they’re coming here for benefits… those that work for me just wanted a good job and a good salary.
Again we agree, I’m still dumbfounded that we lost brevity vote, but you can see how the disenfranchised can be turned very quickly… I feel this is how trump got to be president.