Austerity

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Austerity, they say. Budget cuts, they argue. We must all contribute, they tell us. Oh yes, "austerity" is the word of our times! Whether in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Germany etc "austerity" is the featured solution in a global offensive against welfare systems like health care, pensions, social services etc.

Citizen zed heard that the Bilderberg group were meeting in Sitges, Catalunya. Thinking of them always makes zed angry. But he was a bit comforted by the news that there were manifestations too. Listen to this