You would have thought
Yes the country that built railways
Introduced safe navigation, courtesy of Harrison and his clocks.
Brunel.
Built a ship, disassembled said vessel; transported it to South America, in parts small enough to be carried by mules. Rebuilt it 7000 feet above sea level.
Could organise.A nationwide air ambulance service.
Get their act together, they couldn't paint the scenery.
To much paperwork not enough action.
Whisky does not counteract disappointment