the economic storm warns its not over

[Mclovin]

the economic storm known as gordon brown warns that its not over lol..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8558821.stm

[chris_w]

Great isn't it? When the Tories point out the fundamental problems facing the economy they're accused of talking it down and steering us into an 'age of austerity'. When Gordie finally admits it's not all done and dusted yet it's because he's got backbone and 'character'

[arguti]

Even more worryingly from the Telegraph:

Mr Brown confirmed the Budget date as he put his own character at the centre of the election campaign that will follow it, declaring he had the “strength and resolve” to “complete the mission”

"Complete the mission" ??? Should I just phone the IMF now?

[esselte]

Is Alistair Darling's post a public sector "non-job" now?

[Digga]

esselte said:

Is Alistair Darling's post a public sector "non-job" now?

I too was wondering this.

There is utter desperation in the government's actions now. The bond markets are enjoying giving the government (via sterling) a sound thrashing to the point that Brown is barely continent, blurting out public sector pay strategies and budget dates almost involuntarily.

[FourWheelDrift]

Just try thinking of all the nasty things he can do to before the election to poison the waters, things to make the incoming government make all the unpopular and tough decisions to save the economy. Then when it's back on it's economic feet and national debt reducing they win the future election on unsustainable promises and saying how bad it was under the previous government, then watch as they fk it all up again, thus the circle of socialism is repeated.

[Digga]

FourWheelDrift said:

things to make the incoming government make all the unpopular and tough decisions to save the economy.

To a large extent, this is what is causing the current run on sterling. Things need doing now and the fact their not being done means the outcome and the extent of remedial actions in a month or two will be even tougher. Hence the run on the pound - think of it as a global vote against the government.

[grumbledoak]

The Blobfish said:

"we will weather the storm together".

As if we've any choice with this prick at the wheel.

[Digga]

grumbledoak said:

The Blobfish said:

"we will weather the storm together".
Translation: "I'm off down st creek in a dingy with a slow puncture and I'm dragging you lot with me."

As if we've any choice with this prick at the wheel.

EFA

[Engineer1]

Digga said:

grumbledoak said:

The Blobfish said:

"we will weather the storm together".
Translation: "I'm off down st creek in a dingy with a slow puncture and I'm dragging you lot with me."
Thinking: "who cares I can claim my pension and get on the gravy train like bLiar, so Enjoy the ride you plebs"

As if we've any choice with this prick at the wheel.

EFA

EFA

[Jasandjules]

anonymous said:

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It's always the same b***it with these pathological liars. I thought we weren't going to have a recession with Winky, No more Boom and Bust and all that?

[esselte]

anonymous said:

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But it's not global..ask China and Australia...

[Mclovin]

the new line is classing anyone that states the facts a tory.....