[kj] OT : 1981 revisited

[pssyche23]

Ever since the 'sham' ConDem coalition took over the reigns, I've had this feeling that next summer there will be a huge reaction to the austerity measures announced in the UK. Though we don't seem to protest quite like the French, once the first fire is lit many factions seem to
join in & I couldn't help thinking of the 1981 riots as the full impact of Thatcher's cuts hit a disaffected and hopeless generation. Any parallels ???

So firstly, as Mozza once sang, these things take time (the full impact of cuts and tax changes won't be felt until next year) but also people get distracted - of course this summer we had the World Cup and in 2012 the Olympic Games are held in London. 

Oh my gawd, now it appears there will be a royal wedding. The real heir to the throne (Wills) is getting married (at least according to a tabloid leak). Ring any bells ? The writing is on the wall.

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