Itâs not a joke. Days after a budget that fleeced the elderly, the disabled and just about anyone struggling to survive, our gubmint gives itself a wee Christmas present. Free iPads for all TDs. Except that of course we are … Continue reading →
So what do I think of the budget? For a start it was probably the least equitable budget in the history of the state. Virtually every measure was introduced without any mention of ability to pay. Not one fucking exemption … Continue reading →
Today is Budget Day. I am not particularly worried and am almost looking forward to the challenge. It saddens [and slightly nauseates] me when I hear people saying things like they don’t mind paying taxes, or it’s their duty to … Continue reading →
Slowly and inexorably the Nanny State rumbles on. For some time now I have noticed an increasing mention of obesity in the meeja, whether itâs âgame showâ style programmes where people compete to lose weight, or documentaries showing the morbidly … Continue reading →
