Here we are again

[lonelybrit]

So two years ago today we were all scrambling for phones/email as we tried to do a namecheck of those known to live/work in central London, Ken Livingstone made a very good speech, and my godfather commented that overall he was awed by the spirit being shown by the Brits in the aftermath.

Flash forward to today and, well. Bombs still being made and detonated, people still being imprisoned, wars ongoing, hatred continuing to be voiced, liberties and rights being impinged. So nothing so radically different in the global scheme of things. Fangirls/boys continue to squee/rant over plots and casting, Paisley agreed to share with Sinn Fein, Barrowman and Gill had their civil ceremony in Cardiff, Sir Derek Jacobi caused the DW fandom to explode and Alan Johnstone today gave his parents a hug.

In short, no, the world is far from perfect, but we're still here, still trying, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Comments

[rivier.livejournal.com]

Yep, I agree. I don't think we're doing too badly - not to be complacent about the less good things, but on balance, I think the balance is good rather than bad.

Oh - and this picture seems apposite -

I particularly liked the BBC News site's caption for this pic (I can't link to the specific pic page, sorry!) - "After being released Alan Johnston could at last enjoy some of the privileges he had been denied in captivity - a haircut, for example, and a nice cup of tea."

Always good to get those post-trauma priorities acknowledged, I think!

[lonelybrit]

Awww! I do love how a decent cuppa tea is the symbol of comfort and things 'going to be alright in the end' for so many Brits :)

And yes, I'm not ignoring the fact that things are horrifically wrong and unfair all over the place, yet folks keep on hoping and trying to make a difference which I just find amazing.

[cheesygirl.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: to you and all my British friends!

[lonelybrit]

*smishes you back* I think general hugs all round are called for :)

[intrastellar.livejournal.com]

This is the sort of thing I'd love to metaquotes but people'd probably jump down my throat for it not being "funny".

But I agree very much.

[lonelybrit]

Hehe, there were some lovely quotes on the day, I think my favourite was along the lines of someone pointing out that when you've already faced the IRA and the Daleks, it takes more than mere bombs to make you freak out :)