Tax all political U-turns

GIVEN how many election promises are being ripped up to pay for the bank bailout, I propose a tax on political U-turns.

Tax all political U-turns
Fri, 29 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
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It would surely raise lots of money, and have the added advantage of bringing TDs’ salaries down to the minimum wage in about a week.

Tim Hourigan

Kennedy Park

Limerick

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