While I am loathe contributing to the national and international media onslaught that is most likely contributing to the hysteria around Ireland's collapsing economy, a Fianna Fáil government that has categorically lied to us makes it necessary. The latest fib occurred only last week, when we were told no talks had taken place with the European Union and IMF on the subject of a potential bailout - though Cowen and co. refuse to coin it this. Instead they were merely informal talks apparently, much like this morning where several high-ranking officials have arrived in Ireland for a more thorough briefing. Pah! Farewell sweet sovereignty.

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