I am sorry this is such a lengthy article. But I offer it as an explanation and understanding of what is going on that the bankers DO NOT want you to have. I think it may now be time to buckle up and read that little card that tells you how to assume the […]
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For those who might like to know. Whistleblower IRL has finally told his story – or part of it at least – to the television. ABC television of Australia to be precise. UniCredit’s lawyers will be furious as will some in the Irish ruling class. It’s been a very long and painful road for WhistleblowerIRL.
WhistleblowerIRL revealed. Read More »
Risk – it’s a tricky concept. And becomes even trickier when bankers start to play with it and not only put numbers on it, but then try to buy and sell it. Modern banking is all about risk and its management. Yet despite paying themselves a fortune and extolling their own skills as risk managers,
Risk – tricky stuff. Read More »
Would someone like to tell me what the difference is between the military ‘stepping in for the good of the country’ and the bankers doing so? Don’t the generals always say it is a temporary emergency measure designed to restore order? Isn’t there usually some sort of window dressing, ‘government of national unity’ which forms
Thoughts upon this Remembrance Sunday. Read More »
This piece was sent to me, as it was sent to others, by Jenny Gkiougki, who has been deeply involved in the Greek protests and politics of resistance. I have not edited her piece at all, only the title is mine. I have enever met Jenny but have corresponded with her. To the best of
Guest Post – Jenny Gkiougki – Anger and Injustice in Greece. Read More »
Just in case you want to see some of what I got up to in Ireland. Below is the link to the Vincent Browne show where I had a small run in with the Irish Minister, Brian Hayes. If it comes up with a choice of dates I was on Oct 20th. There is a
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Whatever happens today in Greece one thing seems clear, our leader’s disdain for democracy is now blatant and clear. The Greek finance Minister, Mr Evangelos Venizelos was in favour of his Prime Minister’s call for a referendum until he went to the G20 at which point he suddenly saw things differently and came out opposing
Greece – The collapse of Democracy. Read More »
At the moment of paralyzed crisis in Europe what is Italy’s role? I believe Berlusconi has become Europe’s Mubarak. There always comes a time when the ‘Strong Man’ becomes an embarrassment for those who have supported his grip on power and whose interests he has protected. It happened with Mubarak. He gradually became a crisis
Berlusconi – Europe’s Mubarak. Read More »
Why has Papandreou called for a referendum? I offer this as one possible explanation. I think the very fact that he has called for a referendum is an exact measure of how sure he is that without one, he will NOT be able to hold the Greek people to the austerity measures which the IMF
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Last week on the Vincent Browne Show on Irish Television I was told by , Mr Brian Hayes the Minister of State for public works and Public Sector Reform that things were improving for Ireland. Austerity was working. Towards the end of the show the host, Vincent Browne, challenged the Minister to say how exactly they
Growth through Austerity – An Irish update. Read More »
