Who said anything about “universal”?
The views of the Anglican church have been debated for centuries that doesn’t negate their power and influence. Theirs was very much the voice of the establishment, ala Kipling.
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Amongst the people with influence who set the curriculum in England for a very long time. He wasn’t some fringe artist with unusual views.
You cannot use the term “cherry-picked” to refer to a man who is such a prominent cultural icon. His art captured the essence of an era.
It’s even more valid when taken in light of more recent wars of colonial aggression involving the UK in which the terminology and lies used mirror the justifications of the 19th century. The behavior and attitude of the UK government towards former colonies when it comes to the topic of reparations and the belated return of stolen artifacts is no different now as it was when the enslaved peoples of the West Indies were granted their “freedom”
One of England’s favorite poets until explicit racism (in public) was no longer de rigueur.
He’s a perfectly valid example of the feelings of the nation at that time.
They really are delusional.
The denial and defense of their racist antics is amazing to see in real time.
Their hatred for others extends far beyond just gypsies. It’s about how Europeans are a lot more bigoted than they’re given credit for.
We could extend it to Europeans talking about Africans, “Muslims” or anyone else. The picture would still be valid.
They do that too but I like visiting. As much as the politics suck, the people are generally decent and it’s still a country full of a lot of unique, natural beauty.
Family and friends compel many of us to visit.
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Brazilian police murder more citizens than their US counterparts.
Who here is defending America?
Reminding the world that Britain has done a lot of evil and exposing how contemporary Brits justify said evil acts does not equate to defending America.
Some of us can walk and chew gum simultaneously. Cute deflection though.