'special relationship' rejuvenated??

 Since I joined this forum I have formed the opinion that it is, by and large, quite a respectable one where people of some intelligence may lucidly express their views and hope to have them responded to in a similar manner.  Moreover, although I do not like the power and lack of accountability of moderators, I do accept the need for them when they do not abuse their position. That is not to say that you abuse your position, but your lack of both moderation and restraint does neither yourself nor this forum any credit.

 

I am prepared to accept that the exit of India from the British Empire in 1947 was not conducted quite as seemly as it should have been.  The UK had promised India its independence for its participation and support in WW2, and other nations, notably the USA (as ever meddling in the business of others ! ) was bringing undue pressure on the UK to allow India to leave the Empire. Moreover, the UK had been bankrupted (again largely by the USA ) by WW2, and was also attempting to police the World and prevent post WW2 communist infiltration of many Far Easten countries ( notably Malaysia ).  Also, no-one could have then predicted the violence that would erupt in India between its Muslim and non Muslim races.  All of these things contributed to the horrors that ensued at the time ( and long afterwards) of India's independence. As a convert to Islam I have long studied the role of the UK in both the establishment and the disolution of Empire, and whilst many mistakes were made, I take the view that any country ever to have been a part of the British Empire has indeed been a country blessed.

By the way, what does Yale have to do with any proof of him be a Connecticuter. It didn't establish anything on his personality, and could be argued that it didn't effect his IQ either!