Only one perspective
Fought Nazis #greatestgeneration
Promoted #UK
Retiring @ 96 - NINETYBLOODYSIX
Flaws can be generational
Respect
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Retiring from all that ribbon cutting and tassle pulling, and all for a meagre few million a year and 20+ residences. Yes. Well done.
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After he had seen ACTIVE SERVICE in WW2. Show some respect. He helped make a world where you can snark.
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I made no comment about his active service. Others saw the same and worse, and got no government grant and luxury lifestyle.
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But they did get the NHS and a less forelock tugging society. And if you think knocking vets is a good idea, you are misguided. Badly.
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You believe being a war veteran excuses one from criticism? I'm not knocking his service, but the role he's played in his life afterwards.
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Nothing excuses criticism. But weigh good vs bad and prevalent attitudes of the time. He was part of
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Not sure what you mean by 'prevalent attitudes of the time'. What difference does that make to injustice of his post-war role?
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how can a person retire from doing fuck all?
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@RoyalDickie for those who want to pick his v knowledgeable brain.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I would love to as I
the Royals but listening to @#bbcdp show with@TRobinsonNewEra on. Are you ?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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The fact you are a or have been a closet Republican. Surprises me, given you intellect.
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