[rcocean]

Good article, even though the British have been writing about the decline of Britain since 1902.

My guess, based on nothing, is that the average Britain is wealthier, happier, and has more freedom than ever.

Society as a whole may have its problems but Brittan has never been more wealthy or secure.

The Tories have the same problem that Repubs in NY have.
Once the social conservatives leave, or change to social liberals, you become a permanent minority.

There aren't enough country club conservatives to win elections. Get rid of the "horrible religious right" and you're left with Christie Todd Whtiman and 35% of the electorate. And supporting massive and cheap immigration doesn't help.

[Godebert]

" My guess, based on nothing, is that the average Britain is wealthier, happier, and has more freedom than ever."

Wealthier? Perhaps.

Happier? Doubtful.

More freedom than ever? Not true. Take for instance the right to keep and bear arms....which for the British has been all but completely eliminated.

The British have become more "subjects" to the socialist state than they ever were to any monarch.