Vazlav Havel leader off the Velvet Revolution dies

[Theyer]

bbc link to the full story

Peacefully lead the revolution that finally brought down soviet communism in Czechoslovakia died Sunday. He wrote mainly plays for the theatre , often imprisoned for his Democratic views , ended up Prime Minister famed for roller skating around the enormous state Parliament.

Wonderful man , amazing life .
mhtv


edited by Ann to fix link for dear Mr. Theyer, who posted before his second cup of coffee

[Theyer]

My thanks, dear Ann.

[Ann]

My thanks, dear Ann.

You're most welcome, darling.

I remember reading about Mr Havel back in the 90s, but I don't recall reading anything more recent. That's a hoot about him roller-skating around the Parliament building.

He was a brave man who fought for his beliefs. We could all learn a thing or two from his life. I love his motto - "truth and love will prevail over lies and hatred".


And I must confess - yesterday when I first glanced at the title of this thread, I thought it was about someone from the Velvet Underground.

[Theyer]

From what I have read off him he would off loved being connected to the Velvets.

As far as I understand, its a velvet revolution because unlike what was going down in the other satellite states it was entirely peacefull. It was also to speak to the oppositions differant strength iron fist in a velvet glove. When a dear friend finishes the book I read that covers the break up off the Soviet Europe , I will print the title its a history book that reads like a cold war thriller.

I have a thin personal connection as I ping ponged between Vienna-Budapest-Prag
1975 to 80.
ed to add;  you see what happens when a innocent Working Class boy reads Christopher Isherwood ,Le- Carrie , and then sees Cabaret .