...The policies advocated by the Romney campaign are enacted, according to Paul Krugman. Ireland's 14% unemployment (30% youth unemployment) are a direct result of the austerity measures enacted by Ireland's leaders: Low corporate taxes, diminished government spending, etc.
It just seems counter-intuitive to me that high unemployment benefits anyone over the long term. But, it's short-term, "I've got mine, go get your own" thinking that underlies so many of the difficulties we face today, I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
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