A lot of this is performative, and actually practical. In order to preserve the essential "order" and prevent a revolution, some concessions must be made. Being American (and a cynical one), we've seen this with FDR's New Deal, and LBJ's "Great Society's" social welfare programs. These changes occur during crisis, and huge technological advances. Monarchy is indeed, in large part, essential to British identity irrespective of class. State provided healthcare supports business. We're in late stage Capitalism here in the States, and neo- liberal politics are proving disastrous.
I think the One Nation Conservatism of Disraeli, found fertile soil in which to grow when planted in the traditional British philosophy of the ruling class 'Noblesse Oblige.' The view that those ruling have a responsibility to those they rule. In addition, I agree with you that Disraeli was no mean politician. As during the 19th Century the vote was expanded amongst men to include the working class, unless the Conservative party was prepared to adapt, their offering would be largely unappealing to the newly expanded electorate and they would fast lose power, possibly to never regain it.
4:05 brilliant point!
A lot of this is performative, and actually practical. In order to preserve the essential "order" and prevent a revolution, some concessions must be made. Being American (and a cynical one), we've seen this with FDR's New Deal, and LBJ's "Great Society's" social welfare programs.
These changes occur during crisis, and huge technological advances.
Monarchy is indeed, in large part, essential to British identity irrespective of class. State provided healthcare supports business.
We're in late stage Capitalism here in the States, and neo- liberal politics are proving disastrous.
Very helpful
I think the One Nation Conservatism of Disraeli, found fertile soil in which to grow when planted in the traditional British philosophy of the ruling class 'Noblesse Oblige.' The view that those ruling have a responsibility to those they rule. In addition, I agree with you that Disraeli was no mean politician. As during the 19th Century the vote was expanded amongst men to include the working class, unless the Conservative party was prepared to adapt, their offering would be largely unappealing to the newly expanded electorate and they would fast lose power, possibly to never regain it.
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Proletariat!!