Wednesday 23 May, 2012
THE FULL EXTENT of what TDs get paid in expenses was revealed and the Taoiseach was accused of being far too pally with his French counterpart.
There was the US president’s offer to help a woman’s husband find a job and our own president’s offer of advice on what partly caused the country’s economic collapse.
Here’s what else was said over the past week:
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Economic theory not universally accepted. It assumes that individuals will make rational choices that provides the greatest benefit to them in meeting their needs. I’m afraid the pres is blowing in the wind if he thinks that he can change.
The utility maximiser quote was Redknapp, right?
Economic theory? More micro-ideology than theory.
If Wee Michael D can’t change it, why was he elected?
Our ‘arry is most certainly a utility maximiser. And admits to being intellectually minuscule…
I like Colm McCarthy. He has an honest mouth. Politicians might follow his example…
not likely.
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Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
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‘Disturbing issues’ uncovered by probe of St Patrick’s youth institution
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12 things you never knew you could do with your iPad
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UPC to offer ‘on-demand’ TV from this Friday
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Ulster Bank says banking charges ‘under review’ following reported return
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