Yes, all the Duplays are awesome like that. ^__^ I know, I love that about the Revolution too; I wish other people would realize how just plain likeable the Robespierristes were. Unfortunately, it seems that at the bare minimum to properly appreciate the Revolution--and thus the Robespierristes--one needs three things:
1. To be willing to shed prejudices and ignore stereotypes (this one seems to be the most difficult for most people--re: "It's even called the Reign of Terror--how can you defend it?") 2. Not to be a complete cynic 3. To actually share its ideals (obviously, if you're a royalist, there's something wrong if you like the Revolution).
One would think think that this last one wouldn't be so complicated, but it seems there are fewer republicans in our "republics" and fewer democrats in our "democracies" than we'd like to believe. -__-;;
(Oh, Ancient Rome. I find it so interesting, but like you I want to strangle 99% of the Romans. Gah. >__>)
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Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 05:44 (UTC)1. To be willing to shed prejudices and ignore stereotypes (this one seems to be the most difficult for most people--re: "It's even called the Reign of Terror--how can you defend it?")
2. Not to be a complete cynic
3. To actually share its ideals (obviously, if you're a royalist, there's something wrong if you like the Revolution).
One would think think that this last one wouldn't be so complicated, but it seems there are fewer republicans in our "republics" and fewer democrats in our "democracies" than we'd like to believe. -__-;;
(Oh, Ancient Rome. I find it so interesting, but like you I want to strangle 99% of the Romans. Gah. >__>)
You're very welcome. :D