Spend more because tax more, get more smart stuff out. Viz. the internet.
Interesting that in Ireland we've voted for lower taxes and higher public spending parties for 20 years now.
Best book deal is here, get it, it's worth your time:
www.bookdepository.co.ukVinnyB trying to wheel discussion around to something he knows. AcademicLady shoots him down again, very politely.
"We don't really go beyond the data". My. Hero.
I think @stephenkinsella is in Nerdheaven right now:)
@Christinebohan yes, yes I am. Also there is wine.
So by picking only "rich" countries have they skewed the data?
@astarmain---that's the only high-resolution data they've got, they do move the debate forward into poorer countries when they have access to data that lets them say coherent things.
Is Vinny B going to try and get another 15 minutes out of this?
Wait... a VinnyB pre-record? When did they start?
Prediction: Leo Varadkaar will not hold the book in his hand and say, I see it all now. I have been so wrong.
@Mark Yeah, that whole interview was recorded over a week ago. The panel is live though.
@stephenkinsella And I guess poorer countries are probably even more unequal. 95% with nothing, 5% holding almost everything.
@astermain, you can see it happening through history, check this out:
www.voxeu.orgThe words 'TV3' and 'documentary' should be declared legally mutually exclusive under some new mad legislation.
Off to bed now. Anointing Mark_Coughlan supreme and absolute ruler. Try not to kill everyone with a pointless civil war.
Am I now supreme ruler?
"Ireland is becoming more equal as a result of the recession". Leo, wow, you've missed the point entirely. Up for Mark as Supreme Leader.
FFS TV3 stick the graph on a graphic, holding up a bloody page
Leo knows the difference between GDP and GNP. Someone has briefed him rather well.
Is Leo effectively defending the FF government for the last 5-10 years?
About to make Mark Ultimate Ruler. Can't go back. Primary tasks- moderating and hitting the Close this event button at the end of the blog.
Even Leo is laughing at what he just suggested.
Interesting watching just how uncomfortable Irish politicians are with discussing ideas, rather than of-the-moment issues.
Kneels, awaits knighthood.
Imagine him holding a He-Man like Liveblog sword above his head. Bellows "I have the Power!"
"I Dub Thee.."
"By your powers combined...."
*feeling the pressure*... such an honour. I'm going to add some random letters the end of my name after tonight
Don't let the stress get to you like the UK civil servants!
Mark Coughlan LBM (LiveBlog Moderator). It's catchy.
