Various Ireland-related articles taken from antilisbontreaty.com and eubust.com. Each article is noted as to original posting date and site.
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Originally
published on 5 May 2010
on eubust.com
Bankers To
Ireland:
Pssst…Ireland…Have We Got A Deal For You!
"Capitalism is the
legitimate racket of the ruling class."
-Al Capone
How about this deal? Let’s bail out Greece with billions that we don’t
have,
reward millionaire failed bankers with public monies and impose fiscal
austerity measures upon our own people in order to do it all. Sound
good? Well,
some puppet politicians and bailed out bankers think so. That should be
good enough for us to jump on board with, eh?
Oh wait, I forgot to mention that there’s really no guarantee that
Greece will ever fully repay the money since they haven’t produced any
competitively priced items the world wants since ancient Roman times.
Additionally, tax evasion is virtually a national pastime
in Greece. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve got nothing against Greece. May they
last another millennia. Only…well…you know…without our money being
vaporized in the process.
Speaking of vaporized money, the Globalists probably thought it was
pretty cool when Finance Minister Lenihan and Taoiseach Cowen approved
the multi-million euro pensions to bankers whose banks received public
bailouts. The most funny thing about all of this (from the Globalist
perspective at least) was that Lenihan actually instituted salary caps
and had to negate said ‘caps’ in order to allow some executives of
failed financial institutions to each receive from 1.5 million euros up
to 25 million euros in pensions! Way to go Lenihan and Cowen!
Corporate incompetence, and maybe worse, is rewarded with public monies
while austere cuts are imposed upon the people whose money is robbed by
the Government to reward failed bankers who earned millions from the
risky mortgage scams the banks were involved in over the years. Whew! Al
Capone would be proud of these guys.
Meanwhile, the Irish Government is forwarding a couple of billion euros
it doesn’t actually have to Greece. The Government may call it a ‘loan’
or ‘guarantee’; but rest assured, it’s the money of every Irish man and
woman. It’s just another part of being a serf on the EU plantation where
the people are drained at the behest of the Globalist oppressors by
their respective puppet ‘member state’ governments.
Oh, I almost forgot, get ready for more cuts, higher taxes, bigger lies,
more laws and bigger diversions to deflect attention from the rape of
the people by the criminal Globalists and their puppet politicians. Oh
yeah, there's also no guarantee that any of these bailouts will
ultimately prove effective. However, the fat cats will be well taken
care of in the process.
So, Ireland, what do you think of this deal? Sound good? You be the
judge.
"My buddies wanted to be firemen, farmers or policemen, something
like that. Not me, I just wanted to steal people's money."
-John Dillinger
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Originally
published on 29 April
2010
on eubust.com
Ouija Board Economics: Pride Vs. Reality
Pride has no limits. Reality has limitations.
Circa just pre-Y2K some parking spaces in Dublin were being sold for
around 50,000 punts to various high roller developer and banking types.
These were merely parking spaces wanted for the upcoming Y2K bash. “Let
the good times roll” was the mantra of the Celtic Tiger. Arrogance and
pride were boundless.
The so-called Celtic Tiger brought with it the illusion that we Irish
had endless time and energy at our disposal. One could get everything
s/he desired by simply trying a bit harder. The
world held limitless possibilities and caution was thrown to the wind.
In this new ‘Tiger’ era, we allegedly had the ability to transform into a
new and improved people with just a few more bits of education or trips
abroad. The world was our oyster. The economics of pride are pure
illusion.
This strong delusion spread over the people of Ireland. We abandoned the
national punt currency in favor of the euro - A big mistake. Ireland
was seduced by the neo-Babylonian credit culture that permeates the
West. Credit is not sustainable without actual productivity and funds.
It is now time for a harsh reality check. Over-bloated real estate
prices were a fraudulent illusion meant to seduce the Irish into
accepting the Globalist agenda of a US/EU neo-Babylonian culture that
would lead to the erosion of our common culture.
The strong delusion of never-ending wealth permeated the collective
mindset. Most, it seemed, had adopted the ‘American Way’ of decadent
delusion.
While Ireland was being seduced with the short-lived Celtic Tiger
economy, it became easier for the Globalists to infiltrate the native
population with all manner of non-European peoples who secretly, and not
so secretly in the case of Muslims, scorn our culture and beliefs. The
Globalist oppressors managed to use the puppet Government and media to
preach the great lie regarding the so-called benefits of a multicultural
Ireland. Once we no longer believed that Ireland is for the Irish, it
then became simple to subjugate our nation into becoming nothing more
than a petty ‘state’ on the fringe of the United States of Europe.
Today, we are beholding to the EU overlords, and their US puppet
masters, to decide the broader issues affecting our people and nation.
How long will it be before the IMF comes knocking on our door with
‘stringent measures’ for our ‘own good’? Surely, we must not imagine
that Germany will beggar its own people in order to bail out all of the
profligate Governments of Europe.
The Irish Government is largely responsible for the troubles now
confronting the nation. After all, they were in charge of the nation,
weren’t they? Instead, various politicians virtually abdicate
responsibility for any problems confronting Ireland.
Life is war. War requires realism. Strong delusions of the past must be
sacrificed for a truly realistic long-term economic recovery to take
hold for Ireland. The vague ‘massaged’ statistics pimped by the
Government, and its puppets, are unacceptable.
Now, there stirs an awakening for the new dawn ahead. Many of those once
caught in the web of Babylon are beginning to realize that what they
imagined as real was in fact, just an illusion.
We, the people, must resolve not to be fooled again by lies preached by
puppet politicians and their media pawns.
Lastly, part of our resources includes the 500 billion euros worth of
oil and gas reserves off of our coast that the Irish Government gave
away to Multi-National Corporations back in 1987. The time approaches
for us to reclaim what was once ours. The first step towards this end
involves loosening the chains of the EU overlords and their US puppet
masters. We should also take note of those who obstruct efforts meant to
benefit our people.
Let us look forward to a disbanded EU, a disintegrated United States of
Europe.
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Originally
published on 22 April 2010
on eubust.com
Cowen to
Earth: What’s Going On?
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has apparently declared that he didn’t know
anything about the ‘bad practices’ at Irish Nationwide Building Society
(INBS) during his tenure as Finance Minister. Consequently, he doesn’t
have a clue about the over 2 1/2 billion euros in INBS losses
for 2009. Apparently, he’s claiming that he didn’t know anything was
wrong because no one ‘told’ him things were amiss.
Here's a question. What exactly did Mr Cowen do as Finance Minister to
earn his wages? Does anyone know for certain? Why doesn’t he know any of
the answers to the pertinent questions of our times?
I wonder what else Mr Cowen doesn’t know? There might not be
enough time for that list. So, let’s list what he does know
according to the record.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Cowen (Autumn 2005): “House
price overvaluation in Ireland is large compared to other countries.” In
short, the growth in property prices in Ireland could not just be
explained by economic fundamentals like lower interest rates and
employment growth and was therefore likely to be a speculative bubble
that would inevitably burst.
Cowen to Irish National Mortgage Corporation (February 2006):
“There is a consensus that the Irish mortgage and housing market has
been strong over an extended period of years because the economic
fundamentals of the Irish economy have been strong.”
Cowen to Real Estate Alliance Property Conference (April 2006):
“Economic fundamentals are currently anchoring the performance of the
property market.”
Cowen and cronies to Ireland in 2009 (Paraphrasing): Passing the
Lisbon Treaty will reignite the juggernaut years of the mortgage-driven
Celtic Tiger, make Ireland much more important in the EU and bring
Ireland great prosperity. Not passing the Treaty will bring
unemployment, malaise, public debt and bank bailouts.
Cowen to Ireland (April 2010): I Didn’t Know What Was Going On
Because No One Told Me.
Earth to Cowen: Get A Clue!
"I
didn't do it, nobody saw me do it, there's no way you
can prove
anything!"
-Bart Simpson
Reference:
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/banks-snubbed-noses-at-cowen-14774916.html
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0420/breaking56.html
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Originally
published on 31 January
2010 on antilisbontreaty.com.
Does Inequity Abound In
Ireland? You Be The Judge.
According to Bloomberg.com, the National
Asset Management Agency (NAMA), established in 2009 to “cleanse” banks
of toxic debt, is buying €80 billion worth of property development loans
from lenders at a discount of about 30 percent. That may leave banks
short of capital, even before mortgage losses come through, and the
government pledged to provide extra cash to prop them up if needed.
Morgan Kelly, an economics professor at University College Dublin, said
banks faced “complete destruction” from mortgage losses as the rate of
unemployment and the cost of borrowing rise. It would appear that the
average Irish taxpayer will be burdened with protecting the corporate
interests of greedy and irresponsible financial institutions, doesn’t
it? Meanwhile, the banking probe is conducted in secrecy. We certainly
wouldn’t want the bankers to be held to any undue level of
accountability. But wait…aren’t the average people held to a high level
of public accountability?
Although Finance Minister Brian
Lenihan rejected claims the financial bailout had been a "conspiracy" to help bankers and developers, it
should be noted that the average Irish man and woman received no such
bailouts yet are held to much higher levels of accountability than are
the financial institutions. For example, in Dublin’s High Court, Justice
Brian McGovern considers the case of a cab driver owing €297,000 to his
mortgage lender. It’s one of 60 cases involving defaulting homeowners
in front of McGovern. Justice McGovern said to the cab driver “I know
you’ve fallen on difficult times because of the economic circumstances,”
said McGovern as he ordered the debtor to pay €3,400 by March 1 to
avoid foreclosure. “But you will appreciate that when parties enter a
legal arrangement, if someone loans you money, you have to pay it back.”
Well, I suppose that’s fair. The average people are held to a high
level of public accountability in court while those raking off billions
in public monies are kept off the radar screen by the Government who
allegedly acts on behalf of the people.
Is it in the people’s
best interests to allow such a double standard? You be the judge.
Next,
the costs associated with Ireland’s flooding problems are estimated to
exceed €500 million. Some estimates of EU aid range from 6 million to
12.5 million euros. By the way, does anyone remember the time period
just prior to the second Lisbon Referendum? You remember, the rigged
Referendum. Anyway, recall when European Commission President Jose
Manuel Barroso offered a paltry €14.8 million in payoffs during a Limerick speech if Ireland would only
vote ‘yes’ on the globalist, pro-Muslim Lisbon 2 Treaty? Where’s that
money? Did we even get our “bribe” as promised? Maybe the payoff went
unnoticed? If anyone knows what occurred, then please post the
information. What kind of an organization doesn’t honor its own bribery?
Even the mafia fulfills its promises amongst fellow members. So, here’s
the question, “Is the mafia more honorable than the EU?” You be the
judge.
Lastly, as mentioned in Point 13 of a previous article on this site, the ability to control our
own money supply would greatly enable Ireland to emerge from this deep
recession much more quickly than our current snail’s pace. For instance,
Iceland’s President Olafur Grimsson said “that the Irish people might
be interested in how the devaluation of Iceland’s currency has made the
export sector ‘much more profitable in a matter of weeks’.” Did you
catch that? Weeks! Not many months or years. Perhaps decoupling from the
Euro would enhance Ireland’s financial flexibility? You be the judge.
In
conclusion, it’s fairly certain that the Irish Government will sell us
out whenever it can to the corporations or the EU or whomsoever is the
highest bidder for their favors. Do we have the greediest political
“whores” money can buy running our inept and corrupt Government? You be
the judge.
References:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=a1fR.ehOyllM&pos=13
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/0129/1224263353979.html
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Originally published on 23 January 2010 on antilisbontreaty.com.
How Droll, An Opinion Poll
“A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.”
—Warren Buffett
According to the a recent Ipsos MRBI poll, support for the Government is only 19% with three out of four voters still unhappy with the job the Coalition is doing. Brian Cowen is said to be up to a whopping 26% approval rating at about 5 points behind Enda Kenny and Gerry Adams. Amusingly, G.W. Bush started being rated the worst president in US history when his popularity dipped down to 26%!
It is interesting to note that according to the RTE, “The Government parties normally gain support when the Dáil is not sitting.” Well, so much for Cowen’s “gain” in the poll. All he had to do was stay away and people thought better of him. It seems absence really does make the heart grow fond after all. Doesn’t it?
Lastly, here’s an idea for Fianna Fáil and Cowen that might increase their opinion poll gains much more significantly – Disband and go away forever!
“Leaders are responsible not for running public opinion polls but for the consequences of their actions.”
—Henry A. Kissinger
P.S. Benjamin Disraeli and G.W. Bush appear to be just slightly ahead of Cowen in some unofficial popularity polls conducted on the internet; however, much to Cowen’s credit, he appears to have a comfortable 7% lead over Oliver Cromwell.
References:
http://breakingnews.iol.ie
http://www.rte.ie
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The following article was originally published on 18 January 2010 on antilisbontreaty.com.
13 POINTS FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Since virtually anyone can think up a better fiscal policy than the current “clown” Government in Dublin, I decided to formulate some proposals.
1. Ireland’s offshore oil and gas is worth at least €420,000,000,000. * Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil, Exxon Mobil and other globalist corporations will be taking billions of Euros out of the country in the next couple of decades. In other countries they would have to give the majority of this money to the State, but not in Ireland. In 1987, then Minister Ray Burke, later jailed for corruption, abolished the State’s 50% share and all royalties. We should reinstate our nation’s 50% share and all royalties immediately. Big oil companies must submit or be nationalized.
2. Ban all so-called “green” climate oppression laws. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- a. A ban on carbon credit trading due to its high possibility for derivatives fraud. (This is the kind of thing that got Ireland into the mess it’s in now);
- b. A ban on carbon derivatives trading due to its use by organized crime to launder funds from illegal activities;
- c. Allow unlimited, but regulated, clean oil refining and distribution;
- d. Fund unlimited State-sponsored, and owned, offshore drilling for oil (Should tensions in the Middle East heat up more, oil and gas from secure regions will benefit and we’ll have our own inexpensive supply).
3. Peg all government minister's wages to performance with a cap of no more than 5% per annum increase in good times. When Ireland does well, the politicians do well. When the Irish economy under performs, cut the minister's wages by 50% and eliminate their “expense” accounts;
4. Eliminate Stamp duty for all home buyers for a one time six month period from 1 July 2010 through 31 December 2010. This would help boost the value of any NAMA assets, enable some sellers to actually sell their properties, and clear a good deal of housing inventory. This would decrease the heavy debt burden on Ireland in the long run which is a very good way for a recovery to take hold since the huge debt repayments may mitigate downwards as Ireland’s credit rating improves;
5. Cut the VAT by 50% effective 1 July 2010 for a two year period and stop payments to the EU (Bugger the EU if they don’t like it);
6. Increase income taxes by 10% on the top 5% of wage earners in Ireland. However, provide ample tax credits to anyone creating significant long-term employment consisting of ten or more full-time positions in the Irish Republic (i.e., jobs lasting over two calendar years);
7. Reduce income taxes by 10% on the other 95% of wage earners in Ireland;
8. Reduce D.I.R.T. by 25% to encourage savings and thus lending by banks;
9. Cut all foreign aid (Leave such economic drains to the super powers);
10. Cut all foreign “peacekeeping” assignments that don’t directly benefit Ireland economically (We don’t need to fight in anyone else’s wars);
11. Establish Enterprise Zones in Ireland where free trade, banking, stocks, and/or business enterprise (including entrepreneurial activities) between all may occur at a 5% corporate tax rate on the express condition that at least 75% native Irish be employed in all facets of the business activities at all times. Should the native Irish level drop below 75% at any time in a calendar year the corporate tax rate would revert to a 40% tax retroactive to 1 January of the respective year. Also, the more Irish employed, the lower the tax rate, all the way down to 1% corporate tax rate for a 99%, or better, Irish workforce (Again, bugger the EU if they don’t like it);
12. Open our Enterprise zones to Russia, China, Venezuela and virtually anyone else in the world, we feel like doing unrestricted business with sans the impediment of the EU puppet masters telling us what not to do. The Japanese and Dutch had a similar very profitable arrangement for centuries. (Perhaps we can do likewise?) ;
13. We should seriously consider decoupling from the Euro currency and reinstating the Punt. We, as a nation, would be able to alter the valuation of the Punt in order to address current economic woes. Instead, we are strangled by the overvalued Euro and have little chance of clawing our way out of this economic quagmire we’re currently experiencing. China keeps the value of its Yuan low in order to bolster its economy and experienced at least an 8% growth rate in 2009 with no end in sight.
The aforementioned corporate tax rates, and incentives, listed above are examples of how increased profits could be used as a tool to lure greedy corporations to Ireland in order to boost employment relatively quickly. Of course, the Irish people should also have an absolute right to claim the profits derived from any offshore oil wealth. Examine how Venezuela reclaimed its people’s right to the monies being siphoned off from them by the greedy globalist oil companies and we’ll have a good model for proceeding with these plans.
In sum, if Ireland were to assume control of its own economic destiny as soon as possible, we would be much more nimble in dealing with financial troubles as they confront us. Instead, we are enslaved by the Byzantine Euro currency that is controlled by nations who actually hold Ireland in contempt. Do you really imagine that Brussels and its cronies want Ireland to burst forth ahead of Belgium and the rest of Euro land?
Please feel free to submit any bright ideas of your own. They will be posted. Honestly, we could do a better job brainstorming fiscal policy than the corrupt clown circus pontificating from Dublin who can’t even keep our water supply flowing reliably. What good have our “leaders” done for us lately?
References:
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http://anarchism.pageabode.com/andrewnflood/ireland-offshore-oil-gas-worth-billions
http://www.dublins2s.com/content/120000-all-facts-leaflet-being-distributed
http://www.offshore-mag.com/index/article-display/7814504797/articles/offshore/company-news/north-sea-northwest-europe-2/2010/01/exxonmobil-seeks_dunquin.html
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