"Government by an elite on behalf of a clique." Mick Wallace.

[powderfinger]

An opinion piece in today's Irish Times from Mick Wallace pulls no punches.
Government by an elite on behalf of a clique - The Irish Times - Wed, Jul 15, 2009

This administration has failed the people – with the exception of its supporters in banking and constructionFOR A number of weeks we’ve been listening to commentators telling us about the good job the Government is doing sorting out the economy, some of them in the pay of the Government, some not.
It’s all a bit hard to take.
Our Government’s first priority is taking good care of the interests of the rich and powerful, its citizens come a poor second. I see no logical reason for using the taxpayers’ money to rescue the banks.

Wallace highlights the structural weakness of a government who doff the cap to greed and class.Their cowering triage of the self-inflicted injury caused by the banks,their two-fingered approach to transparency and their contempt for those outside of a fake platinum circle reinforce the institutionalised detachment that plagues this Government.

How about adapting the mantra: “what’s best for Ireland is what’s best for its people”, and governing accordingly. Wouldn’t it be great if our esteemed leaders were prepared to work to ensure that there was equality of opportunity in education for all the citizens of the state, rather than helping to promote the socially divisive private school system?
Wouldn’t it be great if our leaders were determined to provide a fair healthcare system for all? And it would be useful if they had a plan geared towards reducing the gap between the rich and poor which, thanks to their help, has continued to widen.
And lastly, if only the turkeys would vote for Christmas and start working on legislation which would eliminate all junior ministers and reduce TD numbers from 166 down to 66.
No doubt my wish list would not solve all our problems, though I do feel that it would represent a start in the right direction.

[revereie]

What about Mick's own sweetheart deal with the Communist party of Ireland for the property in Temple Bar ?

[FakeViking]

What about Mick's own sweetheart deal with the Communist party of Ireland for the property in Temple Bar ?

"Whatabout" and a FF logo. That's credibility!

[Jock_the_Waster]

What about the fact that Micko, by his own admission is not serving his loans?

We the ordinary taxpayer are carrying the tab for that.

Once these loans run 2 or 3 years without payments being made the compounding of Interest and charges are crippling.

[goosebump]

Is Mick in Transition Year?

[hopi watcher]

Is Mick in Transition Year?

Or on a trolloy waiting to see a consultant in our 'much improved' health service!!! As a public patient of course.

[YellowRedGreen]

Of all the builders in Wexford he is the only one I see giving anything back to the community, and on a grand scale.

[DCon]

What about the fact that Micko, by his own admission is not serving his loans?

We the ordinary taxpayer are carrying the tab for that.

Once these loans run 2 or 3 years without payments being made the compounding of Interest and charges are crippling.

Why would he service his loans when FF are planning to take them off his banks hands?

[The OD]

What about Mick's own sweetheart deal with the Communist party of Ireland for the property in Temple Bar ?

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[Libero]

Place your bets now on whether, by marvellous coincidence, Mick Wallace will suddenly be chased for every last cent of any personal guarantee he's given to a bank.