The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #121472   Message #2655642
Posted By: Anne Lister
13-Jun-09 - 12:51 PM
Thread Name: Folk Against Fascism
Subject: RE: Folk Against Fascism
Ruth, yes, I was aware of the history and all the various reasons why Englishness has been a difficult thing to deal with. And this is precisely why I'm concerned that we shouldn't feel we have to be defensive if some of our folk clubs continue to concentrate on what they've always concentrated on. I think it's interesting that Dick and I are making substantially similar points - he lives in Ireland, I live in Wales, and both of us can see the difference in countries that are proud of their own culture.