It is interesting to see how those living in a situation can't (or fail to) see the minute changes that happen slowly over time, that to somebody coming back after a long absence, picks up on immediately.
We adapt to change, its part of life and Britain is an Island that is constantly evovling, Im sure my parents notice the change and sure my grand mother (if alive) would notice the change...30 years ago we had a thriving rag trade (industry producing clothes etc.) we now import and have a thriving highstreet trade..Whilst I agree its not all rosey in the UK, Im hopeful of change, however slow it may be, the UK is not ready to give yet and let the animals run the zoo! We just sat on our laurels for a while and didn't react to situations as we should, but this is being dealt with.
As for WB I wish him luck, he'll need it...
I can't really express myself in this strange language, but there still some real power left in this country. Some spirit that is really hard to kill. Of course - it was undermined heavily to the point that some Britts doesn't understand who they are, but I am believe it's only a temporary state of matters.
Good points and you expressed yourself well and yes there is some power left in this country and some of us still have that British spirit that was instilled in us by our parents!