Sykk wrote: » We should fall in line tbh.. They're one of the few countries that's ran properly.
Sykk wrote: » The funny thing is - you almost can't get a job in an area you haven't studied in Germany. Enda Kenny nor pretty much anyone that I know in our government has a degree/masters/PhD in anything relevant to running a country.. Economics/business? He's a school teacher.. That kind of crap isn't tolerated there. Our country is run by a bunch of people that aren't qualified to do so.
amacachi wrote: » It shouldn't need stating that we won't be retards but it seems we do need saving from ourselves.
Thatnastyboy wrote: » Its scary alright, To say it hasnt been seen coming is a lie,
Tayla wrote: » Without a doubt we do. People buy in to this crap thinking it will save us, Europe can't let us fail as it is, they will have to give us money regardless if they want to keep the euro going. Why not implement changes without changing our constitution? It's disgusting, people are blind to what is going on.
Run_to_da_hills wrote: » And all those that foolishly voted Lisbon couldn't see this coming.
amacachi wrote: » We need something in our constitution to compel the state to not run a 40+% deficit because we've shown we can't do it when there's a choice.
Tayla wrote: » We don't actually. The government have already ensured that when our books are finally balancing that every last cent will be going to pay back the bailout. I'd rather let my 5 year old run the economy to be perfectly honest.
amacachi wrote: » Eventually maybe. I'm still not buying that we're going to pay back what we've been loaned but even if we do we still shouldn't have put ourselves in the hole that we did and if it takes a constitutional amendment to do such a thing then I'm more than fine with that.
Opelfruit wrote: » :rolleyes: Except Angela Merkel was a scientist before entering politics. What exactly has chemistry got to do with running a country?
Aodan83 wrote: » That's how it starts though. They make you think they're all sensible and reasonable. They draw you in with sound financial policies and so on. Then they start bringing in slightly dodgy policies, twins and the disabled seem to be getting a bit rarer on the streets these days. But you put up with it because they've been right this far! Next thing you know you've invaded Poland.
amacachi wrote: » The stagnation has been caused by ourselves. What do you mean it can be done without amendment exactly?
Tayla wrote: » Why not implement changes without changing our constitution? It's disgusting, people are blind to what is going on.
Tayla wrote: » Yes but when they manage to put through all the cuts and we begin paying Europe back then none of the growth will benefit the country as all excess tax revenue will be going to Europe causing further stagnation. We don't need to amend our constitution to implement any financial changes, Merkel and Sarkozy don't give a s**t about us, they just want control over what we spend our money on.
Tayla wrote: » We don't actually. The government have already ensured that when our books are finally balancing that every last cent will be going to pay back the bailout because they would rather pander to Europe than stick up for the citizens of Ireland. Why would they give them more power? I'd rather let my 5 year old run the economy to be perfectly honest.
amacachi wrote: » The stagnation has to happen to prevent a collapse. The alternative was crash, cut spending and then grow, something which it seems just about no-one in this country wanted.
R P McMurphy wrote: » ^That video
prinz wrote: » Too many still about who want nothing more than to return to living the good life on somebody else's tab. Head in sand syndrome.
regi wrote: » All the best women political leaders have a background in chemistry :-)
Run_to_da_hills wrote: » Where Hitler failed by military means to conquer Europe, modern Germans are succeeding through trade and financial discipline. http://i51.tinypic.com/2805l06.jpg And all those that foolishly voted Lisbon couldn't see this coming. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2026840/European-debt-summit-Germany-using-financial-crisis-conquer-Europe.html
prinz wrote: » Maybe to prevent the likely situation of another Irish government down the line repeating the same mistakes the last few have made? Why have constitutional limits on anything? That didn't cross your mind know?
Monty Burnz wrote: » No, I think you'll find that even at the end of the cuts, and assuming there's some manner of recovery in the economy (which looks less likely now) we'll still be running a 3 or 4% deficit in 2015.
Zebra3 wrote: » There should be a constitutional amendment to make it illegal for private debt to put onto the taxpayer. All those found guilty of it should be hung for treason.
Tayla wrote: » Well that just shows that people don't trust the people they're voting for (and rightly so) Personally I voted for Sinn Fein, yea their policies might be a bit out there but at least they care about the country and it's people first and foremost. Should that not be what everyone votes for?
CardBordWindow wrote: » Anyone know the lyrics to 'Deutsche Uber Alles'?
