Re: villa Thread

Wingman Blue

bluearmyfaction

I think attitudes in general have changed because of the distance of World War 2. A few years ago BBC Parliament re-ran the 1979 election night coverage and it was fascinating to see the cross party respect; there were many Tories lamenting that Shirley Williams was losing her seat even though it was to the Tories.

But they were mostly men in their sixties. So most would have played some part in the war. They would have fought side by side and known that political differences were minor compared to the existential threat that they had in common.

I’m lucky that I don’t ever have anything like that. Which means there is no “bigger” enemy. So differences in things like politics and football become more pointed.

Then again it may be a bit different given Vile were supporting the other side.

Absolutely nail on the head. Everything is too partisan today (I know we’re Often), a lack of fairness and tolerance.
Generations that fought on the Western Front, on the Arctic Convoys or Bomber Command generally realised that spreading disharmony doesn’t work, it comes back to bite you in the end.
Which is why sixteen years of condescending ridicule from across the Expressway has poisoned the well of friendly rivalry.