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Now, that's cutbacks...

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  • 12-02-2010 1:30am
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    Well, with all the talk of cutbacks, I thought it be interesting for people to see what happens elsewhere. That said, I'd say this is at the extreme end of the scale. :)

    See Link: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14314063?source=ARK_news

    Should we do likewise (albeit on a larger scale)? :eek:


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    Permabear
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    DrumSteve
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    i dunno... those cuts were pretty hardcore?

    Shutting out street lights? if it gets that bad we may as well give up...


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    Gurgle
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    We don't have these services in the first place, how would we cut back?

    firefighting jobs - volunteers
    a vice team / burglary investigators / beat cops - Half a dozen gardai in the local station afaik
    parks department removed trash cans - there few around anyway, generally stuffed to the brim
    bring their own lawn mowers to local green spaces - never done by council anyway
    recreation centers, indoor and outdoor pools, museums - nope, none
    Busses - only an overpriced, irregular and slow commuter service anyway
    street paving - hah!


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    Sleepy
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    the city spends $89,000 per employee

    Seems the Irish public sector isn't the only one that's over-paid.


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