Ireland General Discussion

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Sort've related, but sort've not:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOQmuh_YPOk&feature=sub

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Sort've related, but sort've not:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOQmuh_YPOk&feature=sub

Maybe if I watch it a few more times, the wisdom of that video will dawn on me.

In the meantime, for those who oppose Britain's contribution (thanks for that btw)... I'll point to one or two things.

1. Preventing turmoil in British and other financial markets

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- How to stop Ireland’s financial contagion, Financial Times


2. Profit

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- The ultimate carry trade, Buttonwood blog, The Economist

Personally, I don't really mind the bail-out. As long as it gets paid back and it doesn't have an even more adverse affect on the British public sector, I really don't mind.

And, I just think that Britain (and other countries) should look at Ireland before they decide to start an era of slash-and-burn on their country's public services.

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And, I just think that Britain (and other countries) should look at Ireland before they decide to start an era of slash-and-burn on their country's public services.

Meaning what exactly?

Austerity leads to... well, what's currently happening in Ireland.

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Excuse my ignorance of Irish politics, but Fine Gael-Labour coalition post-election? Also, if the Greens are actively making calls for an election, is there a reason why the opposition haven't taken the oppurtunity to table a motion of no confidence, or is it just because it wouldn't be a good idea at a time of national crisis?

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Labour?

I thought Irish Labour was hovering around 10% each election and was very weak outside its strong areas.

Something happened to them to be popular lately?

Fianna Fail's collapsed into 3rd on about 17% and Labour's surged to 25-30%.

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Will the fate of the greens give us a taste of what is to come for Nick Clegg and his mates?

The Greens only got 4.7% last time round, can't fall much further. For Clegg though, it's a long way down from 24%.

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The world needs more politicians like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqx4E5tq1Bo

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Echos of UK Labour, circa June 2009... only a lot more drastic.

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Seems that Irish politics has gone the way of Greece.