Early bird..

[Stephanie]

Yes indeed.
Russia's becoming a greater liberal paradise day by day.
(note to Tinytim-liberal is not a bad word;-)

Yes indeed, Russians are increasingly progressive and broadminded compared to us
#womens' issues.
#gay rights.

Well done for noticing .

Think your sarcasm may have been lost here ... x

[Stephanie]

Russia may not be a liberal paradise. But their general population is still not as narrow-minded as ours.

Did you hear the latest from Russia ?

: They (Putin) passed new law Lowering Penalties for Domestic Violence !!

Progressive , eh ? x

[SteveB]

Did you hear the latest from Russia ?

: They (Putin) passed new law Lowering Penalties for Domestic Violence !!

Progressive , eh ? x

My original argument was not that Russia was a great progressive country but that Ireland was a backward country in many ways. Arguing that certain countries (like Russia) are perhaps less progressive than Ireland does not add much to the argument.
Those of us who are Irish perhaps tend to rush to defend our country when it is criticised but sometimes it would be better if we acknowledged we do have problems. Acknowledging a problem is the first step often in trying to tackle it.

Despite Russia’s many problems (and it is a massive country with a large diverse population) I still think generally, the majority of its population are less narrow minded than many Irish people. A lot of Russia's problems at the moment come from one person, (Putin) and his friends.

[Liberty Love]

Where my other early risers at? Sound in!

Coo koo
Coo kaw

[SteveB]

Coo koo
Coo kaw

Have not heard a cuckoo for ages.

[Liberty Love]

Have not heard a cuckoo for ages.

Really ? I
Because, this place is full of them!

[alcatel]

My original argument was not that Russia was a great progressive country but that Ireland was a backward country in many ways. Arguing that certain countries (like Russia) are perhaps less progressive than Ireland does not add much to the argument.
Those of us who are Irish perhaps tend to rush to defend our country when it is criticised but sometimes it would be better if we acknowledged we do have problems. Acknowledging a problem is the first step often in trying to tackle it.

Despite Russia’s many problems (and it is a massive country with a large diverse population) I still think generally, the majority of its population are less narrow minded than many Irish people. A lot of Russia's problems at the moment come from one person, (Putin) and his friends.

[Cassandra]

Really ? I
Because, this place is full of them!

Nicely done����

[Clueless]

Coo! Coo! I just want you
I really love the things that you do
Come on ! Love-a-me too
Won't you be my coo ca choo…

[Barney Rubble]

Coo! Coo! I just want you
I really love the things that you do
Come on ! Love-a-me too
Won't you be my coo ca choo…

Showing your age there Alvin, showing your age !!