The Gods of the Copybook Headings return...
“And that after this is accomplished, and the brave new world begins
When all men are paid for existing and no man must pay for his sins,
As surely as Water will wet us, as surely as Fire will burn,
The Gods of the Copybook Headings with terror and slaughter return! “
People will look to crude gods rather than to NO gods.
Kippling was a wise man. One of my Grandfather’s favourites. I hadn’t read that before.
Thanks.
And in the end, will it be worth our while to life the liberal chestnut from the fire?
Tommy ain’t no bloomin fool.
Tommy probably could see the wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine.