US Politics

[Stirlingsays]

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

It's reliant on the tax take of six US companies which make up something like 65% of our entire revenue. All costs are high due to us being relatively at the end of the supply chain. Our demographics have changed dramatically with Ireland being more diverse than the UK. And believe it or not, hardly any are doctors or any kind of professionals at all. Although most work if they are allowed, in the lowest paid employment, gig economy. More than half of workers in Ireland now rely on state benefits. A crazy and unnecessary situation forced upon us by poor political choices since the 90s. No infrastructure improvements basically whatsoever, widespread tendering corruption and unreal housing situation. You wouldn't believe me if I told you what it is like. Homeless figures go up daily.

When I first went regularly, which was in the 70s, there were abandoned houses everywhere, a legacy of population decline. You could buy them for peanuts and some people I knew did that, moved there from the UK for their retirement and enjoyed a great life. My wife will be in Dublin on Monday and Tuesday but not in a position to really observe too much.

 

[Stirlingsays]

When elites feel that they won't be held to account....this is what happens.

This is a Democrat scandal but I have little doubt that Republicans are in on corruption too.....especially the stock market....Well, that one is both Republican and Democrat.

Elites...both political and corporate/private, must not get away with stealing from taxpayers.