To be fair to FG, and I'm not one of their (note the correct use of the word) supporters, they are a democratic party who believe their policies are the best for Ireland
In that regard they are certainly interested in providing jobs for those who want to work, and they most certainly are not a bigoted, racist, small minded, economically illiterate party.
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Ya - but there'll be no butt whippin so long as FG keep up this nonsense of telling us to read their policy documents every time we question them. When the ordinary Joe 6-pack goes to vote he'll remember the simple one-liners and FG seem to have a problem communicating at that level. When Olivia Mitchell was asked about the jobs today she actually hesitated in a manner that suggested "Oh dear, do I have to talk about these boring jobs, do I have to explain it all again" - at least that was the vibe I picked up.
I agree with you. Again.
Where are my pink pills?
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Is it not a bandwagon. Its Game Theory. Most organisations use this. Protectionism results from a dominant strategy adopted by countries especially during crisis. Over the past year there are more and more signs of trade barriers. Recently the EU was giving out to the States
U.S. setting bad example on protectionism - Sarkozy | Reuters
China and the US trade rift is deepening. Here is an article from China
Embattled U.S. can't risk slamming door shut on foreign trade
The US and Brazil
BBC - Have Your Say: What is the future of US trade with South America?
A article about China and the currency peg
An Emerging Global Threat - Barrons.com
THe effects of it to consumers in the West
BUSINESS CLASS: The China syndrome | Sophie Vorrath | Commentary | Business Spectator
On top of all this Greece may have to go to the IMF making the Euro look vulnerable.
The Greece Bailout Is Falling Apart
So in getting back to the Game Theory suggestion, a large government party should be developing a scenario in the event of protectionism. Simply focusing on creating a smart economy and allowing the traditional sectors that create goods and services that people actually need die off, is reckless considering the times. Protectionism between the EU, the US and the Bric is looking odds on. The fact the Eurozone could breakup is a possibility as well.
Concentrating solely on the third industrial revolution of IT may be wise specialism to provide comparative advantage in a perfectly globalised world. But giving the circumstances Plan B should be considered.
"No one rules if no one obeys" - Tao