The brain in Spain's new government | 13 comments (13 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: The brain in Spain's new government (4.00 / 2)

And I hate to sound cynical, but I wonder if the "unconventional" image is just going to be a front for very conventional policies.

It's notable that in France, Lagarde had an unconventional image, but she completely toed the austerity line until she moved out to the IMF...

by Metatone (metatone [a|t] gmail (dot) com) on Sat Dec 24th, 2011 at 11:04:06 AM EST
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Re: The brain in Spain's new government (4.00 / 4)

Just because this government does not include neoliberal or catholic zealots doesn't mean it's not a conventional conservative government.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sun Dec 25th, 2011 at 11:05:17 AM EST
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Re: The brain in Spain's new government (none / 1)

Just today: A Government with the lobbies within

Rajoy includes in his Executive representatives of important pressure groups. The financial sector opens a direct line to the Cabinet.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Dec 26th, 2011 at 09:42:21 AM EST
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The brain in Spain's new government | 13 comments (13 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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