the poem was in the tradition
the McGonagal trad that is.
But no mention of failed colonies and national bankruptcy and a bail-out.
Bail-out of fiscal mismanagement? Ah! "Plus ça Change"

It is an issue, it is what friends are for. Buddies come to the rescue and 200 years later the favour is returned in black gold. And reverse-returned in monies that only exist on paper (er make that in cyber-space).

How can you know where you are going if you forget where you have been?