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2005-06-12 Europe

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Posted by too true 2005-06-12 09:41|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There is also deep public concern about high unemployment which successive governments have been unable to treat for years.

When you refuse to consider tax cuts and / or deregulation, that's usually what you wind up with.

Posted by Raj 2005-06-12 10:32|| 2005-06-12 10:32|| Front Page Top

#2 is gloomy as the new government turns its guns on unemployment.

I've oft thought this might be the most efficient way to handle the long term unemployed.

Posted by Shipman 2005-06-12 11:14|| 2005-06-12 11:14|| Front Page Top

#3 These numbers are deceptively good. The fall in energy production is the one that got my attention. Energy consumption is a basic metric of economic activity and unlike the others there is no lag in it. 5% is a very large fall and signals these numbers will get a lot worse fast.

Posted by phil_b 2005-06-12 18:16|| 2005-06-12 18:16|| Front Page Top

#4 With Socialists, the longer the depression - eerrr, recession - the better the numbers look.

Posted by Elmerens Flaise7447 2005-06-12 20:55|| 2005-06-12 20:55|| Front Page Top

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