Less of the “we” please Stephen.

“Don’t pay the bombholders”, will that do

At least it’s fresh enough

Sure Enda will do that every opportunity he gets Gaius

Pierce. Change the record and move into the 20th century. The troubles are over.

9

Nine zeros in an American billion. Twelve zeros in a European billion.

@Harry – The billion with 12 zeroes is never used anymore, not for years. It’s always 9 – a Trillion is 12.

@Harry. The billion or milliard with 12 zeros is known as the long scale. This has not been used for quite some time, although some countries still use it internally. The short scale version of 9 zeros is much more common practice.

The Germans strictly only use ‘billion’ for 12 zeroes; to them Ireland’s bailout is 67.5 Milliards.

I often wonder whether their extra layer of terminology has a subtle influence on national frugality, or vice versa.

Highlighting this disgrace to the public in Dublin city centre is more practical than commenting on the story

It will be about as effective as commenting on my comments Gaius

I’m not a member of Sinn Fein, I was merely highlighting the hypocrisy of criticising a group for doing something that meant leaving their homes and going somewhere, from behind a keyboard, I never said I had any practical solutions, so I’m free to comment away

At least SF are making a point, more then we can say from you Pierce.

Pierce, people with your attitude make me embarrassed to be Irish! And I am not a Sinn Fein member or supporter!

Nearly 30,000 Irish men died in World War 1 serving the King. Bit of fact checking wouldn’t go astray.

“Lets highlight this terrible move which will only serve to make life tougher for the ordinary Irish citizen by forcing the closure of their local bank branch, spotting them going about their day-to-day business and making their life tougher.” – Great logic there folks!!!

A proper place to protest this payment to UNSECURED (ie: not part of banking guarantee) bondholders would be AIB HQ in Ballsbridge and/or government buildings. Not the local branch where none of the head honchos are located and the gnáth-duine is dependent on the services provided. Attention seekers at their least impressive. A solution would be better than a flare and a banner.

@eoin Ya I have to say, the ole flares are a bit more “football hooligan” than “peaceful protest”.

Actually Eoin, the demonstration did not close the bank. I don’t know what banks you use, but generally the first floor balcony is not where the desks are located.

SF….the party for all people….I suppose its an improvement from their antics at the Northern Bank…although there still is the issue of trespass….Did Wiggum provide the ink for the poster?

@Eoin. Let me get this straight. You are winging that it is the wrong location for a protest. Oh no get this through your head. Everywhere in this country should be a place of protest not just Dublin. NEWSFLASH Dublin isn’t IRELAND. There are other counties in this republic also.

Mark, bank was temporarily closed due to health and safety considerations. A flare over the entrance doorway isn’t very HSA compliant.

Chris, tell that to SF and Occupy who were the ones exclusively protesting at bank branches in Dublin. Being a westy myself I’m move than good one my knowledge of all things not capital related. However the decision makers who have decided to pay tax-payers money to unsecured bondholders are based in Dublin and I do think it is to them that any protest should be made.

They can fly any flag they want so long as they are doing something/anything to highlight this injustice.

Don’t pay unsecured bondholders I’d say, but I can’t speak for them

I wont bore you with the details (www.sinnfein.ie if you care to find out for yourself) but in essence, similar to Iceland’s solution: citizens first, financial speculators last.

Fine Gael employing treason tactics and yet some think they should lead the next government…….

better than bending over and saying thank you master, isn’t it Dave?

David maybe to the pampered college student with no life experience, this isn’t a big deal, but it sure is to someone like myself on a hospital waiting list, or to the elderly or unemployed who’s minuscule payments are going to be ravaged! Grow up!

David Sinn Fein are making a point, I know some of their economic policies maybe flawed but the fact is they are out there protesting. Morally, handing over E1billion to UNsecured bondholders is wrong, what are Fine Gael doing about it??