A 2015 MESSAGE

It has become almost standard practice for a Head of State to get dressed up in his/her finery, go on television and spout “words of wisdom” about how “good” the last year has been for “people in general”, and to paint a glowing scenario for the following year.

I am NOT a Head of State, nor do I wish for any level of power or authority, but I cannot resist writing my “message”.

This short post is primarily aimed at the 500 million people living in the European Union. It is short and to the point…

You, ladies and gentlemen, live in a system that is designed to cause tension, political as well as economic. It has been designed to make every one of you as near equal as possible – even though it is an impossibility and perhaps even dangerous. It aims to make nationalism a thing of the past – but in effect does just the opposite. Why? Because when things go wrong it is a natural human trait to blame someone, usually someone from “outside” you community.

I will say one thing:

It is NOT your fault – it’s the design of the system

I wish you all a happy, peaceful and trouble-free New Year.

Until next time (another year older - and a little wiser)

Peripatetic Scribe