Russian coverage of Syria strikes

[charliegolf]

AP, you can probably add Stalin etc and Castro.

And the colonies of the British Empire as was?

CG

[Pontius Navigator]

CG, indeed. A point overlooked, although we had sort of democratic elections from the 19th Century, in the colonies nothing would change from one Government to another except perhaps in taxes and grants as I understand a lot of the colonies were more costly than benefit. Dictatorship does seem to lead to stability.

Most countries were European constructs with little regard for geographical, cultural, or tribal boundaries.

Independence seems to lead to power struggles rather than an equable readjustment of borders.

[AreOut]

@beardy

I understand you but they are not the west nor they will ever be, completely different mentality that requires completely different political system/leadership.

[tartare]

Oh for Allah's sake!!!
I started a thread on bleedin' video footage and its descended into political argument!
Come on you gimlet eyed sky God killers - lighten up a bit...!

[4mastacker]

From some of the footage in those videos, it appears that some of the aircraft have had their national markings painted out. Why would that be done, especially for a type like Fullbacks which only one nation operates?

[clareprop]

There is very little on Russian TV that isn't much the same as Fox TV when they are reporting on wars. Same sabre rattling b*****t - different language.