Randians and Friedmanites wreck another country

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from the Independent UK:




Economic crash to drive 100,000 out of Ireland
By Michael Savage in Dublin

Thursday, 18 November 2010



Just three years ago, when business was booming for Paul Lynch, a plumber from Tallaght, Co Dublin, nothing could have been further from his mind than the prospect of leaving Ireland in search of a new life overseas.

But like thousands of unemployed, skilled workers, a year without a steady job has been enough to convince him to up-sticks and move abroad.

"I'm a total homebird – even when I go on holiday, I end up in an Irish pub somewhere," said the 34-year-old. "But right now, I'm penniless. I'm just not one of these people who can pick up the dole. I want to work. I've heard some great things about Canada."

With the unemployment rate still above 13 per cent and remaining high, many with a bankable trade are now considering taking the drastic option of leaving Ireland in search of work.

The government expects as many as 100,000 people to leave over the next four years. In most cases, it is a decision taken with the utmost reluctance. Mr Lynch said he would be leaving his wife and six-month-old son behind initially while he secured a job. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/economic-crash-to-drive-100000-out-of-ireland-2137109.html

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1. It seems like all through history

Ireland gets the short end of the stick. Its sad really.

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2. I wonder what Arizona's solution to this will be?