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Exactly this. Great Britain colonized huge parts of the globe and had an empire. They were kings of trade and the world. Now they are just a surveillance nanny
by edm0nd 2y ago
Exactly this. Great Britain colonized huge parts of the globe and had an empire. They were kings of trade and the world. Now they are just a surveillance nanny state and hollow shell of their former self.
- vixen99 2y agoI regularly see opinion pieces in the British Press advising young Brits to get out. In 2022 one writer wrote 'Britain is fed up, bitter, and practically broke – and it’s all going to get worse' and indeed it still is and getting worse. One basic problem: an unsustainable welfare and health system and overwrought bureaucracy. Today I learn that one major bank is considering leaving the UK in view of excessive 'red tape'.
- nobodywillobsrv 2y agoThe welfare state is horrid. Democracy is largely dead. The judiciary and bank of England are unaccountable and unassailable. The Fabians have won.
- Peanuts99 2y ago> Today I learn that one major bank is considering leaving the UK in view of excessive 'red tape Or failure to compete with startup banks...
- _hao 2y agoThe UK has no shortage of good banks. Santander can fuck off for being worse than their competition.
- tonyedgecombe 2y agoYes, it's difficult to overstate quite how bad their customer service is. They actually lost a big cheque I deposited.