German chancellor and Irish leader agree on special Irish deal on EU debt

Don't pretend to understand Angela's game plan. One minute she's playing harball, then switches to soptball. Still, top [Deutsch]marks to Enda for playing his hand well. Have criticised him in the past, so happy to moderate my previous citicisms. Never underestimate a small island nation.

Curtis...most financial 'experts' say Greece will be the firsI to exit the Euro straitjacket...

As I predicted, more evidence that Merkel was bluffing - Germany's banks are leveraged into and part of the European ponzi scheme - they cannot afford a default or exit of one of the PIIGS.

It is a bit of drama, but what else have we got to expect? I think there will be an agreement on the recapitalisation of the banks fairly soon. I hope.

I think this is wonderful news for Ireland. Also starting in January the Irish diaspora will be returning to Ireland in record numbers which should boost the Irish economy substantially. The young Irish like Patrick and John Collison, the young twelve year old Casey from Dublin, along with the two young Irish winners of a European contest are opening eyes around the world to the engineering ability of the native Irish. In fact it was an Irishman Liam O'Murchu who recognized the devastating virus that was circling the globe knocking out Iranian centrifuges for a start and then continuing on to other countries. Liam appeared on Sixty Minutes, but most Americans would not recognize him as Irish from his name. The Irish school system has built on that inherent ability. The Irish have been teachers from the dark ages and in fact built fantastic schools all across the US. I believe Merkel values Irish integrity along with their inherent skill as do many other countries around the world. I think Merkel also recognizes that the Irish, like the Germans, are very hard workers. Here's hoping that the tiny, ancient country of Ireland will soon return to the prosperity they so truly deserve.

hollabackgurl:I totally agree:

Mein arsen! The headline should read, Angela Merkel does not give a flying monkeys about a small island on the edge of Europe. That would put Kenny's 'achievement' in context.

Dont you just love the drama here and how both play their roles so well to the sheeple.