tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post2951585144769100985..comments2023-11-29T01:47:52.439-07:00Comments on clarity2010: Three MichaelsRelax Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-53269847443866526992009-06-15T07:50:07.584-06:002009-06-15T07:50:07.584-06:00I love the way you link that history all together ...I love the way you link that history all together by names! I'd love it even more if I didn't have quite such a clear recollection of a substantial part of this "history", the part I still categorise as current events, not quite breaking news, but seemingly so recent.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140046386364588303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-7013944121810669052009-06-15T12:17:14.995-06:002009-06-15T12:17:14.995-06:00I agree with Sheila, this is such a wonderful way ...I agree with Sheila, this is such a wonderful way to write about history.<br><br>I read a lot of Russian history years ago, but am very rusty on it now. "Shadow of the Winter Palace," "To the Finland Station," that sort of thing.Lidianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-91954390043723005692009-06-15T14:46:20.144-06:002009-06-15T14:46:20.144-06:00History = Angelika's crossed eyes.Anyway, I...History = Angelika's crossed eyes.<br><br>Anyway, I'm going to buy some Triskets. Just thought I'd let you know in case you were wondering where I was...Angelikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157990727797664266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-65588744638566856412009-06-15T20:00:49.947-06:002009-06-15T20:00:49.947-06:00Russian history is fascinating (Ivan the Terrible,...Russian history is fascinating (Ivan the Terrible, not just a name), but then I find most history fascinating.<br><br>Clever use of names to bring the story full circle.Stephanie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-56450349083498906082009-06-16T07:42:42.629-06:002009-06-16T07:42:42.629-06:00@Sheila - How quickly one man's current events...@Sheila - How quickly one man's current events become another's history studies. :(<br><br>@Lidian - Well. You ARE still alive! I had heard rumors that the wolves had dragged you off. I am relieved. :) Russian history is a gloriously textured tapestry. You must revive your reading of it. It is good to see you here again.<br><br>@Angelika - Hmmmm. Well, at least you showed your face. So that made me happy. Did you know Triskets were invented by the Russians? For their cosmonauts, I think. :)<br><br>@Stephanie B - There is a theory, even a belief by some Russians, that the Russian people need an iron hand, or at least a firm hand; that they need to be told what to do or else they will be in constant confusion, turmoil and revolt. Ivan The Terrible was such a ruler. So was Peter the Great. So was Stalin. The last Tsar was weak and ineffective. He was not respected. He saw nothing but bloodshed and revolt.<br><br>I am not saying the Russian people abused the freedoms brought on by the actions of Gorbechev, or that they couldn't handle them and so needed a Putin to rule. But if the shoe fits.<br><br>I think Iraq is like that too and Bush didn't get it. Sorry to mix that in here.Relax Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498413430541424627.post-51910388782388723962009-06-16T17:02:59.473-06:002009-06-16T17:02:59.473-06:00Ivan the Terrible was insane. I'm not saying ...Ivan the Terrible was insane. I'm not saying Peter the Great really was, but Ivan the Terrible was insane - not as bad as say Vlad the Impaler but not good by any stretch of the imagination. <br><br>Of course, the actions of almost anyone in the dark ages were more violent, ruthless and thoroughly unpleasant than most modern folks can appreciate. You get some points for being a product of the times.<br><br>As for the theory/belief, there are always factions of people who require being led. It's rarely all of them.Stephanie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.com