Political turmoil increases risk of fiscal crisis, experts warn

God has spoken.

Or rather, the city has.

Two fat cats at large institutions are concerned that their take-home may not be in the right seven digit category.

We can't blame them, folks.

With that blabbering idiot in the commons, its a wonder we have any 'fiscal' at all.

What ever that means.

But for now, here is a clip of that raving baboon.

800 responses to BA's 'work for nothing campaign'. Did they get free tickets? asks NS

Just imagine this. Not one. Not two, not even three, but eight hundred staff at finished airline BA have opted to work for free - for a month!!!

Are they nuts? Maybe, but here at NS, we commend their bravery, determination, and commitment to saving the UK economy.

They deserve an award! A footprint in the concrete at Hollywood or something. Anything!

But then again, maybe they should just all be lined up and shot.

Anyone who listens to the FUD inducing pathetic tones of Mr Walsh needs to be refereed to a mental institution.

Or should we give Mr big-dick himself the all clear???

So what do they do now? What is the predicament for our much-loved flag carrier?

Nah.

Let's get rid of that Irish twat!

Let Michael Grade take over!

He's good at travelling :-)

Get a foreign investor from 'Chindia' to take a 49% stake, thus guaranteeing expanding routes to emerging markets, and we're sorted.

800 responses to BA's 'work for nothing campaign'. Did they get free tickets? asks NS

Just imagine this. Not one. Not two, not even three, but eight hundred staff at finished airline BA have opted to work for free - for a month!!!

Are they nuts? Maybe, but here at NS, we commend their bravery, determination, and commitment to saving the UK economy.

They deserve an award! A footprint in the concrete at Hollywood or something. Anything!

But then again, maybe they should just all be lined up and shot.

Anyone who listens to the FUD inducing pathetic tones of Mr Walsh needs to be refereed to a mental institution.

Or should we give Mr big-dick himself the all clear???

So what do they do now? What is the predicament for our much-loved flag carrier?

Nah.

Let's get rid of that Irish twat!

Let Michael Grade take over!

He's good at travelling :-)

Get a foreign investor from 'Chindia' to take a 49% stake, thus guaranteeing expanding routes to emerging markets, and we're sorted.

DSG forecasts a tough year after posting $140m loss

You don't have to be a moron to be on the board at DSG, but it helps.

Not long ago, NS was frowning at the fact that Dixons-Currys-PC world group were experiencing heavy losses, and were seeking additional investment to help them get by.

This was despite the fact that aggressive U.S electric giant Best-Buy was going to be pushing hard into the space with all guns blazing.

What was needed was a dramatic restructure, not a loan.

And now, just a few months later, hey presto - money being poured down drains large enough to hold Africa's' water reserves.

DSG forecasts a tough year after posting $140m loss

You don't have to be a moron to be on the board at DSG, but it helps.

Not long ago, NS was frowning at the fact that Dixons-Currys-PC world group were experiencing heavy losses, and were seeking additional investment to help them get by.

This was despite the fact that aggressive U.S electric giant Best-Buy was going to be pushing hard into the space with all guns blazing.

What was needed was a dramatic restructure, not a loan.

And now, just a few months later, hey presto - money being poured down drains large enough to hold Africa's' water reserves.

Vulnerable banks still sensitive to possible economic shocks, report says.

Now hold on a minute!!!

Put that into the news spoon journalism translator, and it comes out as:

Financial Crisis imminent!

That's a code red folks. Everyone to the bridge!!!

NS has every reason to be alarmed. The report says "the fragile state of Britain's banks mean they remain vulnerable, which could spark FRESH TURMOIL should new shocks hit the economy.

Should???

There's s typo for ya!

In today's news alone, we are looking at a collapse in our steel industry. Corus is about to fire 2000 staff from UK plants. There are stockpiles of steel all over the place (admittedly most of which is the result of the governments car scrappage scheme, but we remain positive). Demand has slumped. When the peak of the UK car scrappage scheme has passed (about now by NS's reckoning) we'll be at a virtual standstill. Is that crisis a big enough crisis to constitute it being a crisis???

Errrrr..

'but its not banking. we are talking about banks here'

Look pal, we're talking about the economy here. No pay-cheques, no banks. Comprende?

Vulnerable banks still sensitive to possible economic shocks, report says.

Now hold on a minute!!!

Put that into the news spoon journalism translator, and it comes out as:

Financial Crisis imminent!

That's a code red folks. Everyone to the bridge!!!

NS has every reason to be alarmed. The report says "the fragile state of Britain's banks mean they remain vulnerable, which could spark FRESH TURMOIL should new shocks hit the economy.

Should???

There's s typo for ya!

In today's news alone, we are looking at a collapse in our steel industry. Corus is about to fire 2000 staff from UK plants. There are stockpiles of steel all over the place (admittedly most of which is the result of the governments car scrappage scheme, but we remain positive). Demand has slumped. When the peak of the UK car scrappage scheme has passed (about now by NS's reckoning) we'll be at a virtual standstill. Is that crisis a big enough crisis to constitute it being a crisis???

Errrrr..

'but its not banking. we are talking about banks here'

Look pal, we're talking about the economy here. No pay-cheques, no banks. Comprende?

Economists forecast end of slump in house prices

Whoa there!!!

That can't be right. It's way out of fashion. According to Gary Duncan of The Times, 'The housing market slump is close to ending, with prices set to bottom out at the end of this year and begin (wait for it) RISING again by 2011, the city is predicting."

Just who is this 'city' bloke?

News Spoon insists on knowing more...

Well, this news-hype is a product of news agency Reuters, who ran 'a pole of economists', who are betting that prices will rise during 2011.

They also recon on prices falling a further 8% this year.

Now that's more like it. There's nothing like dishing slices of doom-news, topped with a sugary, chocolate topping.

Yummy!!!

Economists forecast end of slump in house prices

Whoa there!!!

That can't be right. It's way out of fashion. According to Gary Duncan of The Times, 'The housing market slump is close to ending, with prices set to bottom out at the end of this year and begin (wait for it) RISING again by 2011, the city is predicting."

Just who is this 'city' bloke?

News Spoon insists on knowing more...

Well, this news-hype is a product of news agency Reuters, who ran 'a pole of economists', who are betting that prices will rise during 2011.

They also recon on prices falling a further 8% this year.

Now that's more like it. There's nothing like dishing slices of doom-news, topped with a sugary, chocolate topping.

Yummy!!!

The Future of Newspapers is, err... Google.

It seems you can't even give papers away these days.

God help the sales team bashing away at the phones all day. The tiresome, sweaty lot, tied up in some basement by their phone lines, smiling and dialing.

Has anyone checked suicide rates in the media sales community recently?

As far as GonzoTech sees it, there is only one company that can save print.

And that is Google.

Why? Well, its becoming apparent people aren't even bothering to go to newspaper web sites anymore.

Such a shame. The Internet was the last hope for advertising...

"Hell, we can be in color all the time at no added cost!!! Hey, get some more interns in, will you?!!!...... We can have graphics!!!! Videos!!! We can morph ourselves into a TV company!!!"

They got so overexcited with the idea, they started referring to parts of their printing rooms as 'Channels'.

The even started having extensions to their business model, with the name TV at the end of it.

All that whizzy advertising? All that flashy art work? It's being looked at by... no one.

Why? 'Coz its all on the desktop, stupid!

IGoogle has the lot. Working away quietly in the background, automatically updating itself with the best stories from around the world, 24/7 without so much as a mention of a tea break.

And its the winning formula.

Google inc. dishes it out for free.

The poorly paid journalist who broke the story gets fired.

Why? 'Coz the business model market has collapsed.

"Sorry guys. I'm going to have to let you go. All of you.", a tearful eyed ED lets rip of the biggest braking-news story he's had the pleasure of discovering in the almost loyal 35 years at he local rag. All the rest was cut and past from the news wire.

Even he couldn't be bothered to check into his Reuters account. He's got iGoogle right in front of him. All the news in the work in less than one mouse click.

How about that for efficiency?

But here's the kicker yeah ok- we concur. We like kickers at GonzoTech).

While they are all out in the lobby saying their goodbyes and promising to keep in touch 'forever with such a loyal, good natured and genuine friends' (its the first time they've referred to their colleges as friends, but this is an emotional day!!! We must forgive the lack of rational thinking) and writing down illegible email addresses on used napkins that they will accidentally throw away later - 'graduate Johnie's' story is been read by more people around the globe than he could have ever dreamed of.

Two million hits??? The print run was only 250,000!!!

Now there's food for thought.

GonzoTech says:

"Which ever newspaper does a deal with Google secures a future."

What's more, in the ADHD society, where people want faster hits, stronger coffee and even faster food, the forthcoming on-demand cellphone networks will seal the newspapers fate.

By next year, 4g networks will give on -demand, uninterrupted audio and video breaking news stories from across the globe.

And Johnie will be there, on camera, dishing it out to the world.

He never dreamt of being a TV star.

The Future of Newspapers is, err... Google.

It seems you can't even give papers away these days.

God help the sales team bashing away at the phones all day. The tiresome, sweaty lot, tied up in some basement by their phone lines, smiling and dialing.

Has anyone checked suicide rates in the media sales community recently?

As far as GonzoTech sees it, there is only one company that can save print.

And that is Google.

Why? Well, its becoming apparent people aren't even bothering to go to newspaper web sites anymore.

Such a shame. The Internet was the last hope for advertising...

"Hell, we can be in color all the time at no added cost!!! Hey, get some more interns in, will you?!!!...... We can have graphics!!!! Videos!!! We can morph ourselves into a TV company!!!"

They got so overexcited with the idea, they started referring to parts of their printing rooms as 'Channels'.

The even started having extensions to their business model, with the name TV at the end of it.

All that whizzy advertising? All that flashy art work? It's being looked at by... no one.

Why? 'Coz its all on the desktop, stupid!

IGoogle has the lot. Working away quietly in the background, automatically updating itself with the best stories from around the world, 24/7 without so much as a mention of a tea break.

And its the winning formula.

Google inc. dishes it out for free.

The poorly paid journalist who broke the story gets fired.

Why? 'Coz the business model market has collapsed.

"Sorry guys. I'm going to have to let you go. All of you.", a tearful eyed ED lets rip of the biggest braking-news story he's had the pleasure of discovering in the almost loyal 35 years at he local rag. All the rest was cut and past from the news wire.

Even he couldn't be bothered to check into his Reuters account. He's got iGoogle right in front of him. All the news in the work in less than one mouse click.

How about that for efficiency?

But here's the kicker yeah ok- we concur. We like kickers at GonzoTech).

While they are all out in the lobby saying their goodbyes and promising to keep in touch 'forever with such a loyal, good natured and genuine friends' (its the first time they've referred to their colleges as friends, but this is an emotional day!!! We must forgive the lack of rational thinking) and writing down illegible email addresses on used napkins that they will accidentally throw away later - 'graduate Johnie's' story is been read by more people around the globe than he could have ever dreamed of.

Two million hits??? The print run was only 250,000!!!

Now there's food for thought.

GonzoTech says:

"Which ever newspaper does a deal with Google secures a future."

What's more, in the ADHD society, where people want faster hits, stronger coffee and even faster food, the forthcoming on-demand cellphone networks will seal the newspapers fate.

By next year, 4g networks will give on -demand, uninterrupted audio and video breaking news stories from across the globe.

And Johnie will be there, on camera, dishing it out to the world.

He never dreamt of being a TV star.

Book Review - 'Who Runs Britain'

We are always on the look out for interesting, insightful and entertaining books in this field, but are constantly let down.

Freakanomics got us entertained in parts, but for the rest, it was downright dreary.

So when a superstar such as Peston was mentioned, we grabbed at the chance!

A right riveting read???

Err.... Nope.

Something worries me about Peston. I'm not sure what it is.

Fair doos, he's a great analyst. He even asks the right questions, but could it be that the BBCs main man lacks the big picture thinking required to solve the world's economic crisis?

Sorry, i forgot for a second there that he is a reporter. Let's not get too carried away!

According to some papers and web sites,you may be mistaken into thinking he is some sort of economic god, an enlightened being who already knows the score before the interview takes place.

Someone who's already got the story sussed, written and wrapped in their head, before heading for the hotel lobby for a double Jack.

His 'Who runs Britain' is apparently a rewrite of guide that claimed to predict that an economic crisis was about to break out.

Only, story has it, that by the time it was printed, that prediction was old news. A remix was in order and this is the result. 300 odd pages of turgid analysts, that while holds an excellent knowledge of finance and the city, does little to educate about the economy.

The trouble with a massive global economic crisis is that everyone looks for local answers. And all the answers are there - They can point fingers at local politics! local banks! even local companies!

Fork's, it's not that simple.

Otherwise we'd have it sussed! Each and every one of us. We would'nt need party-poopers like Peston pissing in our beer glasses.

So what's the verdict here?

Well, if the inner bowels of this country's financial system turn you on, then 'this books for you'.

But don't sit by me at the dinner table.

Book Review - 'Who Runs Britain'

We are always on the look out for interesting, insightful and entertaining books in this field, but are constantly let down.

Freakanomics got us entertained in parts, but for the rest, it was downright dreary.

So when a superstar such as Peston was mentioned, we grabbed at the chance!

A right riveting read???

Err.... Nope.

Something worries me about Peston. I'm not sure what it is.

Fair doos, he's a great analyst. He even asks the right questions, but could it be that the BBCs main man lacks the big picture thinking required to solve the world's economic crisis?

Sorry, i forgot for a second there that he is a reporter. Let's not get too carried away!

According to some papers and web sites,you may be mistaken into thinking he is some sort of economic god, an enlightened being who already knows the score before the interview takes place.

Someone who's already got the story sussed, written and wrapped in their head, before heading for the hotel lobby for a double Jack.

His 'Who runs Britain' is apparently a rewrite of guide that claimed to predict that an economic crisis was about to break out.

Only, story has it, that by the time it was printed, that prediction was old news. A remix was in order and this is the result. 300 odd pages of turgid analysts, that while holds an excellent knowledge of finance and the city, does little to educate about the economy.

The trouble with a massive global economic crisis is that everyone looks for local answers. And all the answers are there - They can point fingers at local politics! local banks! even local companies!

Fork's, it's not that simple.

Otherwise we'd have it sussed! Each and every one of us. We would'nt need party-poopers like Peston pissing in our beer glasses.

So what's the verdict here?

Well, if the inner bowels of this country's financial system turn you on, then 'this books for you'.

But don't sit by me at the dinner table.

Part Five

The Chinese of course!


The Chinese are very keen on remodeling the
the world financial system'

Now that's more like it.

A little late maybe, but better late than never, I'll hope you'll agree.


And Darling is working hard to ensure a bi-lateral trade agreement between the uk and china will 60bn by 2010'

There's nothing like a sense of humor.

But, we have no choice but to take the Chinese seriously.

They are the only one left with any spending cash.

Even Dubai has gone tits up

The last one standing doesn't even speak our language.


Something tells me an investment in publishing language guides would be a good investment.



Those printing presses would be put to better use by knocking out several million phrase books so we can all speak fluent mandarin.

Forget sterling! It's finished anyway. No good getting all emotional about our currency. We'll leave that to Hague and his 'save the pound' campaign.

We'll be spending out Yuans. He'll be out on his on.

With the Chinese yuan is on the brink of overtaking the u.s dollar as the worlds reserve currency, even the Americans are coming around to this way of thinking.

Professor Roubini of new york stern business school has been nick-named Dr doom for his negative stance.

And while all this is happening, trade continues to fail in the US, and unemployment continues to rise.

With the lowest figures since 1950, and nearly 8million unemployed, its time USA fesses up to put faith in china.


Keep those phrase books handy!

Part Five

The Chinese of course!


The Chinese are very keen on remodeling the
the world financial system'

Now that's more like it.

A little late maybe, but better late than never, I'll hope you'll agree.


And Darling is working hard to ensure a bi-lateral trade agreement between the uk and china will 60bn by 2010'

There's nothing like a sense of humor.

But, we have no choice but to take the Chinese seriously.

They are the only one left with any spending cash.

Even Dubai has gone tits up

The last one standing doesn't even speak our language.


Something tells me an investment in publishing language guides would be a good investment.



Those printing presses would be put to better use by knocking out several million phrase books so we can all speak fluent mandarin.

Forget sterling! It's finished anyway. No good getting all emotional about our currency. We'll leave that to Hague and his 'save the pound' campaign.

We'll be spending out Yuans. He'll be out on his on.

With the Chinese yuan is on the brink of overtaking the u.s dollar as the worlds reserve currency, even the Americans are coming around to this way of thinking.

Professor Roubini of new york stern business school has been nick-named Dr doom for his negative stance.

And while all this is happening, trade continues to fail in the US, and unemployment continues to rise.

With the lowest figures since 1950, and nearly 8million unemployed, its time USA fesses up to put faith in china.


Keep those phrase books handy!

Part Four

China, is becoming increasingly concerned about the antics of Brown and Darling.

They see them as a bit like a group of kids who keep losing all the money. Then printing more.

Its a bit like the person who ate all the pies.

Only to bake a hundred more.

Its an addiction!


China is worried that, this time, if we go ahead wit the decision to print more money, it would destabilize the world economy.


And That's not a could. It's a would.

So lets just run by that again, in simple turns, for the layman amongst us...

Chancellors, secretaries, those sorts of people.

We seem to have a tad of a dilemma on our hands ladies and gentlemen.

Do we

a) Print more cash to prevent further crisis (or crises depending on weather its part of the existing crisis)

OR

b) NOT print money to avoid destabilizing the worlds economy?


Hmmm. That's a toughy.

Isn't that just the same thing?

Checkmate, as they say in the game of Russian roulette.


Has doomsday finally arrived?

I must say its somewhat earlier than usual.
According to these books, they predict it wont come for a few more years.

the world is happening right before us, and even the economists have got it wrong. Typical.

I guess We can see how bad its going to get folks.

But luckily, there is ANOTHER WAY...

Its a wild card. The get out of jail card.

Remember, we are playing monopoly here.

It's not real money!!!



So in addition to A and B the government could always use this


its the quitting card. The Walking away and don't have to bother taking any action card.

That's right.

The present government can always use this, and march of into the sunset guilt free.


Yeah. Leave it to the Tori's! Let them have it. A nice bequeath present. That will sort the wheat from the chaff.


But meanwhile, who on search can we turn to in the time of need?

Part Four

China, is becoming increasingly concerned about the antics of Brown and Darling.

They see them as a bit like a group of kids who keep losing all the money. Then printing more.

Its a bit like the person who ate all the pies.

Only to bake a hundred more.

Its an addiction!


China is worried that, this time, if we go ahead wit the decision to print more money, it would destabilize the world economy.


And That's not a could. It's a would.

So lets just run by that again, in simple turns, for the layman amongst us...

Chancellors, secretaries, those sorts of people.

We seem to have a tad of a dilemma on our hands ladies and gentlemen.

Do we

a) Print more cash to prevent further crisis (or crises depending on weather its part of the existing crisis)

OR

b) NOT print money to avoid destabilizing the worlds economy?


Hmmm. That's a toughy.

Isn't that just the same thing?

Checkmate, as they say in the game of Russian roulette.


Has doomsday finally arrived?

I must say its somewhat earlier than usual.
According to these books, they predict it wont come for a few more years.

the world is happening right before us, and even the economists have got it wrong. Typical.

I guess We can see how bad its going to get folks.

But luckily, there is ANOTHER WAY...

Its a wild card. The get out of jail card.

Remember, we are playing monopoly here.

It's not real money!!!



So in addition to A and B the government could always use this


its the quitting card. The Walking away and don't have to bother taking any action card.

That's right.

The present government can always use this, and march of into the sunset guilt free.


Yeah. Leave it to the Tori's! Let them have it. A nice bequeath present. That will sort the wheat from the chaff.


But meanwhile, who on search can we turn to in the time of need?

Part Three

And what about 'camera-woman'?

Exactly how many cameras does he need???


[pic – cameras]



Does she keep loosing them?



Or does she just keep forgetting he has just bought one?



Does he have some kind of metal illness that causes the sudden and unstoppable urge to burst into the latest camera store in search of the latest model?

You can imagine the sales man in that store.



Initially, he must think the woman is nuts.

Why does she keep on coming in, asking for cameras???

By the time he’s ordered his fifth camera, the salesman is ecstatic:



‘Madam, I have a new selection of cameras just in. I saved the most expensive one for you!



It’s a little on the expensive side, at a thousand pounds, but its worth it. I know you have a tastes for collecting the latest luxury products.



At which point, camera-woman replies with a surprised look on her face: ‘errrr how did you know I wanted a camera???



Smart lad! Don’t worry about the cost. It’s a present for m my constituency. I’ll take it!!!

And so it goes on - all behind hidden doors until the Telegraph did the expose of the century.

Even I read it these days.



Just for the gossip pages.



It's the 'Hello Magazine' concept, but for grown ups.



It's just a great shame that this shocking expose (or entertaining expose - depending on how you look at it) comes at a time when the economy is in a critical state.


Brown & Darling are trying to fix it.

No matter how hard he tries, the economy is just not responding.

It's like a dead corpse.

But instead of using a resuscitation technique (such as a mains cable dipped in the bath), darling uses money. Printed money.



He's got this printing press.

And its great!

Your economy looks like its headed for precession?

Print some more money?



Your exchange rate drops? Print some more money!

It’s the answer to everything.



Who ever came up with that idea is a genius. They should be rewarded handsomely.

But at the same time, one can't help that they should be given a good slapping.



Why the hell didn't they think of it earlier???

If they did, we wouldn't have had a recession in the first place, and we certainly wouldn't be in the mess we are now.



We should all have printing presses.



We could all be multi millionaires then.



We could sell them on eBay. they'd sell hundreds of them.



What better way to kick-start the economy?



Forget kick-staring the economy. This money is going to be need in order to maintain.

Meryn king (shown here test-driving a wig with the same colour code of Alistair darlings bollocks, has announced that more money will need to be printed prevent a relapse into a crisis.



Is he talking about a new crisis?

Or is he talking about a new crisis?


You must excuse me, but I'm getting a tad confused with all these 'crisiseze'.

Part Three

And what about 'camera-woman'?

Exactly how many cameras does he need???


[pic – cameras]



Does she keep loosing them?



Or does she just keep forgetting he has just bought one?



Does he have some kind of metal illness that causes the sudden and unstoppable urge to burst into the latest camera store in search of the latest model?

You can imagine the sales man in that store.



Initially, he must think the woman is nuts.

Why does she keep on coming in, asking for cameras???

By the time he’s ordered his fifth camera, the salesman is ecstatic:



‘Madam, I have a new selection of cameras just in. I saved the most expensive one for you!



It’s a little on the expensive side, at a thousand pounds, but its worth it. I know you have a tastes for collecting the latest luxury products.



At which point, camera-woman replies with a surprised look on her face: ‘errrr how did you know I wanted a camera???



Smart lad! Don’t worry about the cost. It’s a present for m my constituency. I’ll take it!!!

And so it goes on - all behind hidden doors until the Telegraph did the expose of the century.

Even I read it these days.



Just for the gossip pages.



It's the 'Hello Magazine' concept, but for grown ups.



It's just a great shame that this shocking expose (or entertaining expose - depending on how you look at it) comes at a time when the economy is in a critical state.


Brown & Darling are trying to fix it.

No matter how hard he tries, the economy is just not responding.

It's like a dead corpse.

But instead of using a resuscitation technique (such as a mains cable dipped in the bath), darling uses money. Printed money.



He's got this printing press.

And its great!

Your economy looks like its headed for precession?

Print some more money?



Your exchange rate drops? Print some more money!

It’s the answer to everything.



Who ever came up with that idea is a genius. They should be rewarded handsomely.

But at the same time, one can't help that they should be given a good slapping.



Why the hell didn't they think of it earlier???

If they did, we wouldn't have had a recession in the first place, and we certainly wouldn't be in the mess we are now.



We should all have printing presses.



We could all be multi millionaires then.



We could sell them on eBay. they'd sell hundreds of them.



What better way to kick-start the economy?



Forget kick-staring the economy. This money is going to be need in order to maintain.

Meryn king (shown here test-driving a wig with the same colour code of Alistair darlings bollocks, has announced that more money will need to be printed prevent a relapse into a crisis.



Is he talking about a new crisis?

Or is he talking about a new crisis?


You must excuse me, but I'm getting a tad confused with all these 'crisiseze'.

Part Two

So its especially good news to hear that the recession will be 'over by Christmas'.

According to Darling, that is.

Look, he may not be the authority on these matters, but he's the guy in charge.

We have to respect that!

And giggle in the knowledge that the guy is completely out of his depth.

But while we can have a laugh at him.

I hope he is not having a laugh with us.

I need to know he's serious.

Is he?

Or his he having a jokey-wokey?

The way he sits smiling his head off in the house of commons, you could be mistaken for thinking he doesn't have a care in the world.

Let's not forget, he can quit at any time!

So he doesn't have to carry around the burden with him all the time.


But this is serous business!

Someone has to carry the burden.

I'm loosing sleep at night.

All i can see is 2012. Right in front of my eyes.


But what do other people think?

[VT]

That last guy doesn't count. He's Spanish for Christ sake.

What do they know about the economy?

Their beer stinks.

It's no wonder they are in more *hit than we are.

But these people are just ordinary working men and women

who pay taxes.

While others spend the money they receive in taxes

on luxurious items for their homes

and ducks.


What happened to that duck pond thingie, anyway?!!!

It's mysteriously vanished.

Was it insured?


I need to know these things!

I paid for it!

I'm entitled to know where it is!

Part Two

So its especially good news to hear that the recession will be 'over by Christmas'.

According to Darling, that is.

Look, he may not be the authority on these matters, but he's the guy in charge.

We have to respect that!

And giggle in the knowledge that the guy is completely out of his depth.

But while we can have a laugh at him.

I hope he is not having a laugh with us.

I need to know he's serious.

Is he?

Or his he having a jokey-wokey?

The way he sits smiling his head off in the house of commons, you could be mistaken for thinking he doesn't have a care in the world.

Let's not forget, he can quit at any time!

So he doesn't have to carry around the burden with him all the time.


But this is serous business!

Someone has to carry the burden.

I'm loosing sleep at night.

All i can see is 2012. Right in front of my eyes.


But what do other people think?

[VT]

That last guy doesn't count. He's Spanish for Christ sake.

What do they know about the economy?

Their beer stinks.

It's no wonder they are in more *hit than we are.

But these people are just ordinary working men and women

who pay taxes.

While others spend the money they receive in taxes

on luxurious items for their homes

and ducks.


What happened to that duck pond thingie, anyway?!!!

It's mysteriously vanished.

Was it insured?


I need to know these things!

I paid for it!

I'm entitled to know where it is!

GonzoTech's guide to the world economy. Part One

1. 'Economy' becomes trendy a


At last!

Its official, folks The Economy is now the biggest issue on the worlds agenda.

According to an article written for the telegraph,
The economy has eclipsed crime, immigration and the NHS as the biggest single concern for the public as the credit crunch continues to reverberate around the world.


Last summer, just 2 per cent of adults believed the economy was the most important topic facing the UK.

But this has soared, with whopping 24 per cent now saying it is the biggest problem facing the prime minister.

Should we be overly concerned?

It turns out, we're not alone.

(How reassuring!)

According to a recent Gallop pole, the word 'economy' now takes precedence over environment' in the USA.

The pole found that - for the first time in 25 years - the Economy is now the highest regarded topic on the agenda.

Compared to 1984, at which time over 60% chose the environmental, Economy is the new buzzword.


Is that a progress of human evolution?

Or are we going backwards as a race?

Let's whizz back to 1984 and take a look at other events that happened that year.

The biggest story could well have been:

'Michael Jackson burned in Pepsi ad'

'Michael Jackson has received hospital treatment for serious burns to his head after his hair caught light during a freak filming accident.

The 25-year-old entertainer was singing his hit "Billie Jean" for a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles when the special effects went wrong. '

Three thousand fans saw a firework display erupt behind the superstar, showering him in sparks and setting light to his hair.

Some studio audience members thought the incident was part of the act.

A witness was known to have said: "He was wonderful."


Well, we don't listen to Michael Jackson for starters.

Why the hell would we?

We have iPhones!

The Internet!

Family guy!

And er... the biggest financial crisis since the great depression!

GonzoTech's guide to the world economy. Part One

1. 'Economy' becomes trendy a


At last!

Its official, folks The Economy is now the biggest issue on the worlds agenda.

According to an article written for the telegraph,
The economy has eclipsed crime, immigration and the NHS as the biggest single concern for the public as the credit crunch continues to reverberate around the world.


Last summer, just 2 per cent of adults believed the economy was the most important topic facing the UK.

But this has soared, with whopping 24 per cent now saying it is the biggest problem facing the prime minister.

Should we be overly concerned?

It turns out, we're not alone.

(How reassuring!)

According to a recent Gallop pole, the word 'economy' now takes precedence over environment' in the USA.

The pole found that - for the first time in 25 years - the Economy is now the highest regarded topic on the agenda.

Compared to 1984, at which time over 60% chose the environmental, Economy is the new buzzword.


Is that a progress of human evolution?

Or are we going backwards as a race?

Let's whizz back to 1984 and take a look at other events that happened that year.

The biggest story could well have been:

'Michael Jackson burned in Pepsi ad'

'Michael Jackson has received hospital treatment for serious burns to his head after his hair caught light during a freak filming accident.

The 25-year-old entertainer was singing his hit "Billie Jean" for a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles when the special effects went wrong. '

Three thousand fans saw a firework display erupt behind the superstar, showering him in sparks and setting light to his hair.

Some studio audience members thought the incident was part of the act.

A witness was known to have said: "He was wonderful."


Well, we don't listen to Michael Jackson for starters.

Why the hell would we?

We have iPhones!

The Internet!

Family guy!

And er... the biggest financial crisis since the great depression!