Cowen has polarised the country

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has polarised the country in a way not seen since the Civil War or the War of Independence. Brother against brother, cousin against cousin, neighbour against neighbour, public sector against private sector.

The Taoiseach reminds me of a stubborn toddler to whom someone has firmly said no. This toddler breaks all the toys so no one will have anything to play with.

By removing so much income from the economy, Mr Cowen is sentencing many more to short working hours or unemployment.