Post by Golden_Boy™ on Mar 11, 2008 21:43:20 GMT -1
English football is representative of the UK's current socio-economic situation.
The 'Big 4' - the wealthiest 2% of the population
Being already very rich, by remaining at the top and ruthlessly using their position and influence, they get ever richer. They can compete with the very best from other countries and often achieve superb results on the international scene. However, a huge gap has developed between them and the next group, and an absolute abyss between them and the bottom groups. This gives rise to very justified bitterness and resentment in those below who realise that they have no chance whatsoever of achieving anything with the system rigged in favour of the powerful.
The 'second tier' - the middle class
They struggle to attain moderate success. The spending of the top group and inflation it causes, as well as the high degree of competitiveness intrinsic to participating in a system where the top group is so rich and successful, means they have to try to splash the cash in order to compete.
The 'bottom feeders' - the working class
Starved of opportunity, with very few resources available to them, they have no other option but to struggle bitterly simply to stay where they are. Trying to advance is doomed to failure, while falling further behind would mean absolute financial catastrophe and very likely insolvency. They have little ambition and no illusions left.
The lower leagues - the underclass
They have been completely left behind and abandoned by the system which only cares about the most successful competitors. Up to their necks in debt, only scraping together enough money to live with difficulty, constantly on the verge of ruin (insolvency or administration). Their only possible escape depends on winning the lottery or finding a sugar daddy benefactor. Nevertheless, they have no hope beyond existing for another year.
The FA - Government
These overseeing bodies are plagued by complacency, incompetence, laziness and spinelessness. Overpowered by the clout of the top tier, their prime motivation is now to maximise the wealth of the top group, and possibly a bit for the second tier (as a sop for them to keep working hard and spending). Considerations of fairness, a level playing field and spreading the wealth have been watered down or brazenly ignored in the pursuit of profit. Laissez-faire philosophies rule the realm, because they allow the powerful to have things their way.
The 'Big 4' - the wealthiest 2% of the population
Being already very rich, by remaining at the top and ruthlessly using their position and influence, they get ever richer. They can compete with the very best from other countries and often achieve superb results on the international scene. However, a huge gap has developed between them and the next group, and an absolute abyss between them and the bottom groups. This gives rise to very justified bitterness and resentment in those below who realise that they have no chance whatsoever of achieving anything with the system rigged in favour of the powerful.
The 'second tier' - the middle class
They struggle to attain moderate success. The spending of the top group and inflation it causes, as well as the high degree of competitiveness intrinsic to participating in a system where the top group is so rich and successful, means they have to try to splash the cash in order to compete.
The 'bottom feeders' - the working class
Starved of opportunity, with very few resources available to them, they have no other option but to struggle bitterly simply to stay where they are. Trying to advance is doomed to failure, while falling further behind would mean absolute financial catastrophe and very likely insolvency. They have little ambition and no illusions left.
The lower leagues - the underclass
They have been completely left behind and abandoned by the system which only cares about the most successful competitors. Up to their necks in debt, only scraping together enough money to live with difficulty, constantly on the verge of ruin (insolvency or administration). Their only possible escape depends on winning the lottery or finding a sugar daddy benefactor. Nevertheless, they have no hope beyond existing for another year.
The FA - Government
These overseeing bodies are plagued by complacency, incompetence, laziness and spinelessness. Overpowered by the clout of the top tier, their prime motivation is now to maximise the wealth of the top group, and possibly a bit for the second tier (as a sop for them to keep working hard and spending). Considerations of fairness, a level playing field and spreading the wealth have been watered down or brazenly ignored in the pursuit of profit. Laissez-faire philosophies rule the realm, because they allow the powerful to have things their way.
;D
