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This is one of the root problems of Western society today and I think it has its origin in the financial crisis. The perpetrators got off scott free everywhere (except Iceland) and everyone who wasn’t a banker ended up paying the price.

The other core component is economies completely dependent on house price rises rather than productive work.

The result is a break down of trust, community and decent behaviour.




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