You Can't Make This Up!

To anyone familiar with the alleged "English Constitution" one knows that it cannot be found anywhere, it just exists. Furthermore, at its core, is the division of England into three parts; the Crown, the Aristocracy, and the Common Folk.

Now in line with that the Guardian announces that the hairdresser of the PM has gotten an MBE from the Crown for his service in hairdressing. Really! They state:

David Cameron's barber was awarded an MBE in the New Year honours list for "services to hairdressing", it has emerged.

This is England, awards, honors, class etc. It reminds me of Admiral King during WW II who hated the British Navy for being a bunch of snobs. King thus demanded that wearing one's medals on a regular uniform was prohibited. All one needed was rank. Keep the chest clear. British officers were burdened down with their medals, many "awarded" for the least of things. Unfortunately we see today that US General officers come to Congress with shelves of ribbons, many for just having shown up. King would not be happy.

King would never have imagine how far the Brits would go however. Yet we do have our Hollywood awards, self promotion for a segment of society which contributes not a not to productivity, and in fact, often send the worst of message of our society to others.