One of the grandest spectacles on display today is the complete dysfunction of the British government. Probably fueled by Russian dollars and influence, it has become a cornerstone of Stone-Age thinking. I don’t say this because I care one way or the other whether the British succeed in damaging or destroying their economy, but because of what it says about its leaders.
The Brexit referendum was passed three years ago . . a lifetime in the current Internet, immediate-news environment. The times have changed and, more importantly, the conditions have changed, including the way that the British population see the split from Europe. But, the leaders are still living in the 1950’s when opinions didn’t change for decades because of the paucity of communications, information, and the presence of old political structures which were managed to benefit the few in power.
A British commentator said today that the democracy is at risk. Maybe the French Revolution in the late 1700’s has finally crossed the channel. Probably not. But, if a governmental constitution and laws can’t effectively carry out the current will of the majority, and if the leaders are not statesmen who are able to put the country above party . . well, it’s probably a very sticky wicket.
I wonder if the British are saying that about us?