Home and away: two coups to protect the rich

Today, we look at two coups, one domestic and the other foreign.

Today, we look at two coups, one domestic and the other foreign.

Neither of these is actually seen as a coup, even though, in both instances, powerful vested interests used their corporate muscle to get their way.

The domestic coup had its manifestation in Nama and in that September 30, 2008 bailout of the banks.

The bailout was decided upon by two of the most senior members of the government, Taoiseach Brian Cowen ...