With Brexit plans on hold..Brits may have to cling to the monarch.
PM Theresa May was left holding the lower hand when she inherited the sticky Brexit problem. It was an ambitious and bold move by a member of parliament to seek leadership in a not-so-ideal political climate. But many leaders who have inherited less-than-ideal political situations have pushed through and been admired later on (even if it takes years to whittle out the bad policy memories). An example of this is George H.W Bush who inherited a deficit of $220 billion in 1983, he rose taxes and high income earners were hit the most, was it popular at the time? No. But did it reduce America's deficit in the long run? Yes. When John Howard implemented the GST, it was not popular but reduced debt, his decision to ban guns in Tasmania was not popular but appreciated in the long run. Even Julia Gillard's carbon tax is not viewed in a harsh light now that time has passed and there has been no other apparently successful policy on energy/climate change.
When political situations become dire, someone is left to clean up the mess. More often than not that person is a woman. Gladys Berejikilan was left to take on the role of NSW Premier after Mike Baird's resignation. Julia Gillard was left to take on the PM's role after Kevin Rudd was ousted. When British PM David Cameron decided it was too hard, Theresa May was there.
When dire things occur in England, when politicians are left looking incompetent, when recession occur, when tragedies happen the Queen remains a stoic presence. A sense of stability. Order.
Whether May will emerge from all this unscathed is hard to tell. Currently, it is not looking very likely at least right now. But time will tell whether she will be able to deliver the best outcome.
You have to ask how Britain ended up in this Brexit debacle in the first place. No doubt some fear mongering and scare tactics were used strategically by politicians such as Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Nigel Farage to give people the illusion of power over Britain's identity and how Britain sees itself. How could (the proven false figure) of 350 million pounds per week be given to the EU. What was ever in the EU for Brits?
All nations have an inner psyche and identity. Some of this was the engine driving Brexit. Nationalists looking into the past at a time when Britain was a super power that colonised the world.. and 'won' World War II (with *cough* a 'little help' from the US, Russia and Australia and New Zealand).
The majority of people in favour of Brexit (with the exception of the politicians) were from low socio economic marginalised areas of England. This was no accident. When life throws hurdles, when there's low income, no education and social status anxiety is rife..people cling to nationalism.
Boganism in Australia is underlined by the same rhetoric. It's the isolation removes them from global mega cities like London or Sydney. They fail to connect or understand globalisation and never look beyond the past or their own backyards. Coupled with fear mongering from politicians and the media.. it was the perfect climate for bi partisan politics and Brexit.
As humans it is sometimes hard to conceptualise how vulnerable we really are. We struggle to deal with the concept of our own deaths. Britain has a strong history of monarchs and governments and of course, the commonwealth. But their biggest oversight is not knowing how weak they really are. The past is not the present. Globalisation has shaped trade laws and you need more than self belief and pride to survive.
Some prominent people who opposed leaving the EU have since come about and want to have another referendum. But as Theresa May recently said it would show that democracy has failed and they must push through no matter how difficult it may seem. Some of the reasoning behind having yet another referendum on the issue were;
Firstly, that the Leave Campaign sold promises that were false. According to John Major. While it's true, false promises were made or unlikely promises were made, it is really no different to electing a government who promises something and doesn't deliver. It's up to the people to decide who they trust and to do their due diligence.
Secondly, the Leave campaign had inaccuracies. $350 million per week to the EU. Again, see point above. Yes that was a blatant lie, but it's up to people to see through the lies and exercise due diligence. When the time comes to a point when politicians have to be accountable for what they say, (hopefully sooner than later) then perhaps this will change.
Thirdly, as posited by Nick Clegg the older people voted to leave and they're dying off and shouldn't have been given a say in Brexit. Ageing populations are over represented in votes and common in economically advanced countries. Most people in parliament are middle aged or older and this is concerning for future generations (see the laughable but tragic inaction on climate change in Australia).
With the new younger royals breathing life into the stiff upper lip blue blood aristocracy. They may be key to surviving Brexit and put Britain back onto the world stage. They could do this through better trade deals or accentuating diplomacy ties through international visits. They should use the royals to smooth over the rough edges while they are at their disposal.
PM Theresa May was left holding the lower hand when she inherited the sticky Brexit problem. It was an ambitious and bold move by a member of parliament to seek leadership in a not-so-ideal political climate. But many leaders who have inherited less-than-ideal political situations have pushed through and been admired later on (even if it takes years to whittle out the bad policy memories). An example of this is George H.W Bush who inherited a deficit of $220 billion in 1983, he rose taxes and high income earners were hit the most, was it popular at the time? No. But did it reduce America's deficit in the long run? Yes. When John Howard implemented the GST, it was not popular but reduced debt, his decision to ban guns in Tasmania was not popular but appreciated in the long run. Even Julia Gillard's carbon tax is not viewed in a harsh light now that time has passed and there has been no other apparently successful policy on energy/climate change.
When political situations become dire, someone is left to clean up the mess. More often than not that person is a woman. Gladys Berejikilan was left to take on the role of NSW Premier after Mike Baird's resignation. Julia Gillard was left to take on the PM's role after Kevin Rudd was ousted. When British PM David Cameron decided it was too hard, Theresa May was there.
When dire things occur in England, when politicians are left looking incompetent, when recession occur, when tragedies happen the Queen remains a stoic presence. A sense of stability. Order.
Whether May will emerge from all this unscathed is hard to tell. Currently, it is not looking very likely at least right now. But time will tell whether she will be able to deliver the best outcome.
You have to ask how Britain ended up in this Brexit debacle in the first place. No doubt some fear mongering and scare tactics were used strategically by politicians such as Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Nigel Farage to give people the illusion of power over Britain's identity and how Britain sees itself. How could (the proven false figure) of 350 million pounds per week be given to the EU. What was ever in the EU for Brits?
All nations have an inner psyche and identity. Some of this was the engine driving Brexit. Nationalists looking into the past at a time when Britain was a super power that colonised the world.. and 'won' World War II (with *cough* a 'little help' from the US, Russia and Australia and New Zealand).
The majority of people in favour of Brexit (with the exception of the politicians) were from low socio economic marginalised areas of England. This was no accident. When life throws hurdles, when there's low income, no education and social status anxiety is rife..people cling to nationalism.
Boganism in Australia is underlined by the same rhetoric. It's the isolation removes them from global mega cities like London or Sydney. They fail to connect or understand globalisation and never look beyond the past or their own backyards. Coupled with fear mongering from politicians and the media.. it was the perfect climate for bi partisan politics and Brexit.
As humans it is sometimes hard to conceptualise how vulnerable we really are. We struggle to deal with the concept of our own deaths. Britain has a strong history of monarchs and governments and of course, the commonwealth. But their biggest oversight is not knowing how weak they really are. The past is not the present. Globalisation has shaped trade laws and you need more than self belief and pride to survive.
Some prominent people who opposed leaving the EU have since come about and want to have another referendum. But as Theresa May recently said it would show that democracy has failed and they must push through no matter how difficult it may seem. Some of the reasoning behind having yet another referendum on the issue were;
Firstly, that the Leave Campaign sold promises that were false. According to John Major. While it's true, false promises were made or unlikely promises were made, it is really no different to electing a government who promises something and doesn't deliver. It's up to the people to decide who they trust and to do their due diligence.
Secondly, the Leave campaign had inaccuracies. $350 million per week to the EU. Again, see point above. Yes that was a blatant lie, but it's up to people to see through the lies and exercise due diligence. When the time comes to a point when politicians have to be accountable for what they say, (hopefully sooner than later) then perhaps this will change.
Thirdly, as posited by Nick Clegg the older people voted to leave and they're dying off and shouldn't have been given a say in Brexit. Ageing populations are over represented in votes and common in economically advanced countries. Most people in parliament are middle aged or older and this is concerning for future generations (see the laughable but tragic inaction on climate change in Australia).
With the new younger royals breathing life into the stiff upper lip blue blood aristocracy. They may be key to surviving Brexit and put Britain back onto the world stage. They could do this through better trade deals or accentuating diplomacy ties through international visits. They should use the royals to smooth over the rough edges while they are at their disposal.
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