The language, the style, the spacing - GUEST - 02 Dec 15 - 07:17 AM - Hello Raggy.

What was this "system" our forefathers back in 1914 wouldn't question? Whatever you do Raggy don't make the mistake of transposing the political system we have today and our greedy, self-serving, professional politicians and tar their predecessors of 1914 with the same brush. The big differences:

1: No professional politicians for a start

2: The party in power that formed the Government acted in what they saw as being in the best interest of the Country, Country came first, putting Party first and clinging on to power at all cost did not enter the equation. Those in Parliament had principles, integrity and a sense of duty that went beyond themselves and their party.

3: They realised and recognised that Great Britain's place and position on the international stage imposed duties, obligations and responsibilities - honouring Treaties being one of those obligations

4: Newspapers were the only means of disseminating news and editorials examined and discussed the important issues of the day - those newspapers were widely read - The population as a whole was far more engaged than our "dumbed down" citizenry of today.