Well said. The rise of professional politicians has been central to our institutional decay.
How to change things ?
It won’t be easy and probably won’t be radical enough but an easy start
Term limits-
Ten year non political records of tax contributions before eligibility
Much higher pay for MPs but also
Personal liability for decisions and concomitant criminal charges for any personal gain linked to political activity within ten years of leaving office
I could go on !
Happy new year Dan - you have a strong and growing voice
The 'contempt' thing rings true because I was ready to burn everything down - in a very literal sense - over 4 years ago now, only to see everyone I know either actively embrace the deranged Stalinist tyranny or pathetically wuss out from confronting it. As a result, my attitude towards Britain and its people is a combination of "they deserve it" and "not my problem any longer". I don't regard it as my country any more, even though I haven't formally left yet. Feel free to stay and hope things finally reach a breaking point, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
Well said. The rise of professional politicians has been central to our institutional decay.
How to change things ?
It won’t be easy and probably won’t be radical enough but an easy start
Term limits-
Ten year non political records of tax contributions before eligibility
Much higher pay for MPs but also
Personal liability for decisions and concomitant criminal charges for any personal gain linked to political activity within ten years of leaving office
I could go on !
Happy new year Dan - you have a strong and growing voice
The 'contempt' thing rings true because I was ready to burn everything down - in a very literal sense - over 4 years ago now, only to see everyone I know either actively embrace the deranged Stalinist tyranny or pathetically wuss out from confronting it. As a result, my attitude towards Britain and its people is a combination of "they deserve it" and "not my problem any longer". I don't regard it as my country any more, even though I haven't formally left yet. Feel free to stay and hope things finally reach a breaking point, but I wouldn't hold your breath.