tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post5416740059174420158..comments2023-11-05T08:43:42.262+00:00Comments on John Barrys Blog: Fine Gaels Tough but Fair Budget Proposals outlined in Recovery through Reform - A Budget PerspectiveJohn Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492900180819129920noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post-78986089502813064502008-10-11T04:24:00.000+01:002008-10-11T04:24:00.000+01:00They are saying it could be five years in the US b...They are saying it could be five years in the US before Wall Street and the rest of the country gets back on track. Thank you.rainywalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445164335609548931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post-82972720965717018462008-10-11T03:40:00.000+01:002008-10-11T03:40:00.000+01:00There is a major problem -with 200,000 houses unso...There is a major problem -with 200,000 houses unsold. It will take several years to clear this. There is a massive credit squeeze. Banks are tightening up on loans.<BR/>Share prices have crashed. Unemployment has risen sharply in last year. There is lack of consumer confidence. Also a savage budget is due next week. The exchequer deficit is is ballooning out of control. Looks like three very hard years ahead before there is a recovery.John Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492900180819129920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post-42716088737310372232008-10-11T03:20:00.000+01:002008-10-11T03:20:00.000+01:00I understand the English are taking their money ou...I understand the English are taking their money out of banks and putting it in Irish banks. Shouldn't that help the recovery?rainywalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445164335609548931noreply@blogger.com