Global growth forecasts slashed by IMF and World Bank. Life in Ireland isn't the dystopian nightmare many journos and politicians say it is. Shinners slip in the polls: start of a welcome trend?
Global growth forecasts slashed by IMF and World Bank. Life in Ireland isn't the dystopian nightmare many journos and politicians say it is. Shinners slip in the polls: start of a welcome trend?
First and foremost, do keep replying to feedback during the podcast. It's a great way for us to engage with you both and keeps us coming back.
Thanks for highlighting the food inflation issue again. I agree with Jim it's going to be a big issue soon and no one seems to recognise it.
Great to hear Irish people are happy and satisfied. I agree healthcare is a challenge in most countries. Perhaps, have Singapore solved it? Small country with a similar population to Ireland.
Interesting you talked about the American stock market not really reflecting the slowdown in economic growth. But I wonder is Netflix the canary in the coal mine here? Has it flagged the end of growth stocks? It has certainly kicked itself out of FAANG. Lost 200000 subs in Q1 and predicted to lose 2.5mil in Q2.
What I really wanted to get to is, Wallace and Daly. I'm going to play devil's advocate here. In relation to Ukraine what is it exactly you don't agree with them on? I didn't want to just blindly go with the mainstream Irish narrative, so I read what they've stated publicly and I've listened to their podcast (I4C Trouble) to see can I understand them a little better. I don't agree with them on everything, but I have to say I can completely understand where they're coming from. The crux of their argument is the war will eventually have to end, likely in some form of peace talks. The sooner this happens the better for everyone and hence, this is where all the efforts should be applied. The re-arming of Europe and sanctioning Russia will only prolong the war, push peace talks further away and cause even more death and suffering. We all know what happens when you sanction and ostracise a country (Germany, Iraq, Iran, Venezuela), more hatred, famine and suffering. Their view on Ukraine is very similar to Richard Boyd Barrett's, which he shared recently on Dunphy's The Stand podcast. I don't think they're portrayed fairly in Irish media and they certainly don't come across as the stars of authoritarianism or Putin sympathisers as the media would make us believe.
Don’t mind that commentator who took issue with replying to feedback. You’re not obliged to discuss all the feedback nor should you be mandated to ignore it all. I would suggest simply talking about whatever you find interesting, feedback or otherwise, and the rest will take care of itself.
That was great Jim & Chris.Very informative if not a tad depressing.And those two MEP are an embarassment.
Hope all is well
Barry
Alright lads, another great podcast.
First and foremost, do keep replying to feedback during the podcast. It's a great way for us to engage with you both and keeps us coming back.
Thanks for highlighting the food inflation issue again. I agree with Jim it's going to be a big issue soon and no one seems to recognise it.
Great to hear Irish people are happy and satisfied. I agree healthcare is a challenge in most countries. Perhaps, have Singapore solved it? Small country with a similar population to Ireland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKjHvpiHk3s
Interesting you talked about the American stock market not really reflecting the slowdown in economic growth. But I wonder is Netflix the canary in the coal mine here? Has it flagged the end of growth stocks? It has certainly kicked itself out of FAANG. Lost 200000 subs in Q1 and predicted to lose 2.5mil in Q2.
What I really wanted to get to is, Wallace and Daly. I'm going to play devil's advocate here. In relation to Ukraine what is it exactly you don't agree with them on? I didn't want to just blindly go with the mainstream Irish narrative, so I read what they've stated publicly and I've listened to their podcast (I4C Trouble) to see can I understand them a little better. I don't agree with them on everything, but I have to say I can completely understand where they're coming from. The crux of their argument is the war will eventually have to end, likely in some form of peace talks. The sooner this happens the better for everyone and hence, this is where all the efforts should be applied. The re-arming of Europe and sanctioning Russia will only prolong the war, push peace talks further away and cause even more death and suffering. We all know what happens when you sanction and ostracise a country (Germany, Iraq, Iran, Venezuela), more hatred, famine and suffering. Their view on Ukraine is very similar to Richard Boyd Barrett's, which he shared recently on Dunphy's The Stand podcast. I don't think they're portrayed fairly in Irish media and they certainly don't come across as the stars of authoritarianism or Putin sympathisers as the media would make us believe.
Really liked the uplifting bit about the Irish people & their level of satisfaction
Want to give our two strange MEPs a severe “kick up the ar@e” … totally disrespectful of the institutions & people they claim to represent.
To me they are constantly looking for attention.
Sadly I agree with your economic outlook
I have see the sanitised work of the SF party. We don’t forget quite that easily🤣
Great podcast again.
Don’t mind that commentator who took issue with replying to feedback. You’re not obliged to discuss all the feedback nor should you be mandated to ignore it all. I would suggest simply talking about whatever you find interesting, feedback or otherwise, and the rest will take care of itself.