I'm beginning to think there's something other than pure stupidity and short-termism going on here. Are we being deliberately steered towards a 'crisis' which will then require our glorious leaders to enforce draconian measures through which they might also be able to achieve those political ambitions they haven't otherwise been able to secure?
It's probably a sign of age related cynicism but the more I look around, the more I see evidence of a perfect storm on the horizon - one which will have dramatic effects on our entire way of life. Maybe I just had a bad night though...