So is grand duchess Maria vladimirovna persuading the Russian people to reconsider and have a constitutional monarchy and have the Romanovs on the throne again?
So were the Romanovs, my friend. They were on an equal par. It is, too bad, that those who don't know history, have made a romantic ploy of this. They were sadistic, self indulging, anti-semtic, and ruled over this huge, backward nation for 3 milenia. People weren't willing to give up their lives if their lot was so great. Even good. The country revolted, not just a small handful. Now, the Soviet was no bargain, either. But, unfortunately, these people didn't have the experience to understand a democratic nation. As far as Maria, I have no, personal, idea of her motives, nor do you. But, what seems apparaent, and, quite humanly, plausible, is that she wants her son to be a Tsar. She is trying to sell the "romatic" idea of a benficent monarchy. She wants the best for her son, she wants what she was raised to think. Not unusual.
Firstly, I do know my history and I think to imply someone is uneducated because they disagree with your point of view isn't good form. Secondly, you're talking about a dynasty that reigned for over 300 years with various personalities, you can't possibly make such a sweeping statement that they were all sadistic, anti-semitic, self-indulging leaders. Indeed, alot of Russians had life much better off under the Tsars than under the jack boot of communism and surely anyone can see that? It's actually impossible to know the number of people killed under Stalin (but you get the idea of how evil a regime it was when it was built on the deaths of five innocent children...). That's not to say the Russian Imperial system was totally flawless or that similar kinds of human rights abuses didn't take place, my point is that to say monarchy was better for Russia than communism isn't overly romantic or a ploy, it's my opinion based on the facts avaliable.
What really becomes a chore in this forum is the endless repetition of claims against Maria with absolutely no proof. You keep reciting parrot fashion your view that she has this negative, almost sinister, agenda but when you're asked to say why you think that and what your evidence is to support it, you can't give any. I think I've a pretty good idea of her motives based on my own personal research, yet you seem to have decided she's this wicked monstrous autocrat who'd sell her grandmother for a chance at being an Empress.
Eisenhower was involved in approving Operation Keelhaul. That alone is unforgivable. And the fact Communism was forced onto half of Europe, including dad's old country (he fled in 1968) left me with a bitterness and rage.Depends on which religion you professed, and what you think is equitible...
Interesting observation. I happen to think she wants some sort of Regent acknowledgement/throne/etc. however it would be for a non-existent throne.I admit that I sometimes don't know what to make of her and wonder if whether or not she really wants what is best for her son or wants power for herself. To me she is in over her head and dealing with people that are likely going to end up putting her son at risk for real trouble. Putin is not plyaing around and he is staunchly nationalist and will not share power with anyone. If she is seeking social/symbolic power, good; if she is seeking political power/influence, then she is putting herself and her son at risk in regards to their very lives.
I sometimes wonder if whether or not she would be comfortable in an officially reinforced role. Politics in the East has always been a bloody business and something that anyone with brains would end up staying well clear of if they are not entirely sure of what they are doing. An official, established monarchy would largely be at the direction of the government and I do not think that she has the ability to end up really avoiding the temptation of trying to edge her way into political influence. Social power should be where it begins and ends, but what if Maria ends up getting the title, but then edging in for power? She should (to me) play it safe and let her son continue to live his life and enjoy what they have already, which is to be buried in Russia and they were able to hold ceremonies for Nicholas II and his family.
I note that her son is careful on these matters, more so than Maria