tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post7161555746110990041..comments2023-11-05T08:43:42.262+00:00Comments on John Barrys Blog: Whither the Republican Party-Obama victory a pyrrhic victory? Cosmetic politics wins the dayJohn Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02492900180819129920noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post-35098828372485107712008-11-05T22:35:00.000+00:002008-11-05T22:35:00.000+00:00According to CSO, Ireland's unemployment rate now ...According to CSO, Ireland's unemployment rate now stands at 6.7% of the labour force, up from 4.6% this time last year. Horrendous figures announced today.The Live register shows a seasonally adjusted increase of 15,800 during October. Deficit 7% of GNP.<BR/>Governments in general in the western world have been too liberal with public expenditure.John Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492900180819129920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6024955889759249523.post-76069747895377493402008-11-05T22:23:00.000+00:002008-11-05T22:23:00.000+00:00We are all Americans here now and believe the futu...We are all Americans here now and believe the future will change. I have no crystal ball, but the new President will not be able to do this job alone. I'm sure if the Congress and Senate need a prod, he will call on us. I value your comments on us from another set of eyes and look forward to your blogs relating to your country and mine.rainywalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445164335609548931noreply@blogger.com