"Three months on, our plan is working" - Fianna Fail

[I'mVeryGladYouAskedMeThat]

Fate of the nation (take a moment, it's a toughie): we can either go with Sweary Mary or Mac the Knife:

[FlyOver]

If you want to read some arguments that state government budgets and finances are not like the private citizens home budget here is a link that spells some of it out.

conclusions:

Cuts do not equal savings. Cuts degrade economic activity with only a marginal impact on borrowing. The next time a commentator says ‘we’re borrowing €400 million a week’ as a justification for more spending cuts, they can easily be answered: cutting spending won’t affect that ‘€400 million a week’ and it may only make things worse.

In other words, such are the downside risks to the ESRI estimates, that we may experience perverse results: that the fiscal deficit burden may actually rise as a result of public spending cuts.

progressive-economy@tasc: Economically damaging and fiscally irrelevant

[James Healy]

Bit like the Titanic, steady as she goes.

[Marcos the black]

Picture speaks louder than words.

Clear proof that the Government's economic policies are working; the consequences of reversing them need to be carefully considered by the public service unions, as their salaries depend on Ireland being able to borrow at affordable rates.

Just came across this thread and thought it would be no harm to remind people of this little PR stunt by Lenny back in March and how the troops were sent out to spread the good news..
Honestly, I don't know whether to laugh or cry...

[Insole]

Does this hold true still?

"Internationally, we are now held up as an example of a country that is facing up to its economic difficulties and taking the necessary action. Now that we have begun to stabilise our public finances, we can take the necessary measures to return to economic growth and to create and protect jobs."

[Marcos the black]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Thanks David, it is really great to read some positive news. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Although positive news can be a little upsetting for those who thrive on negativity[/FONT][/COLOR]
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I also like this one.... and the way he/she goes on to berate anyone that disagrees with him/her..