You know, we used to be a friendly people especially in the years prior to us joining the EU. Shops were closed on Sundays, the pace of life was slower, we had time for ourselves and for others. We even knew our neighbours not just in name, but in their trials and tribulations. We helped people.
Then along came the banks, multinationals, change of attitude and greed. These appeared to be the panacea of all our ills. Of course rampant inflation killed off any gains. But, we wanted our five bedroomed homes, a car for each occupant and a desire to be seen in the "in" restaurant. Then we spent our Sundays driving to a shopping centre, looking for a car space and then the highlight of the day buying groceries.
Now, we have no time for small-talk, couldn't give a **** about anybody let alone our neighbours. We don't know even their names anyway. We are caught up in a recession caused by the people who run our lives who keep telling us 'We never had it so good . . .' Even with on-line facilities we cannot wait even five minutes for any service. We are perfect, but those working in 'less paying jobs' are beneath us.
We wanted to be screwed and we were. But, we think everything's great. And it is, isn't it?