The Chook is gone, page-170

''so did crime, police bank balances, gambling and the poor suffered most.''

Well these days ...

1. Crime is out of control - esp youth crime. Police leaving the force in droves
2. Can't find enough teachers to staff schools.
3. New casinos being built in Brisvegas
4. People sleeping in tents on Brisvegas river bank.
5. Health system a total mess.

Yep ... sure was worse under Sir Joh ...