Daily Archives: May 27, 2009

Recession Diary: 27th May 2009

May 27, 2009
By Stephen
Recession Diary: 27th May 2009

So it happened. Something I didn’t think would happen. Or maybe something I wouldnt let myself think would happen. All the warnings were there, but I didn’t think it would happen. I got handed my notice. Thats right. I am now unemployed. I never thought I would be upset about loosing my job. But everytime I think about it, my eyes well up. Yes, I know I am not alone in loosing my job, but its a gutting esperience...

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The Greens want more the our Fair Share

May 27, 2009
By Stephen
The Greens want more the our Fair Share

While watching the Green Party Election Broadcast on IrishElection.com there was one line that jumped out at me. “We should get more the our fair share of these Green Jobs” (not sure if its an exact quote, so open to correction) Why should Ireland get more then its fair share? Why can’t we be happy with our fair share? These days the European Union is a Union of 27 states. That means any funds, programmes, and whatever has to...

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Micheal Woods – “In the Name of God, Go”

May 27, 2009
By Stephen
Micheal Woods – “In the Name of God, Go”

Its not often I find the phrase from Cromwell’s speech to the Rump Parliament in 1653 coming to mind, but after watching clips of Micheal Woods TD, the former Minister for Education, from back in September 2003 on Prime Time its the only thing that is in my mind. At the end of the interview he blames the people of Ireland for what happened and not the religous orders. See Gavin’s Blog for the full clips from that Prime...

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