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frogapplause commented on the word returnism
A giant diamond Britain forced India to hand over in the colonial area that was set in a royal crown will not be returned.
"I certainly don't believe in 'returnism', as it were. I don't think that's sensible."
--"Britain to India: Diamond in royal crown is ours", Reuters, February 20, 2013.
February 22, 2013
mat8iou commented on the word returnism
Used by British Prime Minister David Cameron (who does not believe in Returnism), with reference to the Koh-i-Noor diamond & the Parthenon Marbles.
February 25, 2013
bilby commented on the word returnism
Opposite of stealanddenyism.
February 25, 2013