George Osborne blames the last Labour Government and the EuroZone.
Ed Balls blames the current Government and says the last one kept the UK out of the EZ.
John Swinney blames everyone at Westminster, but could imagine being part of the EZ when it settles down again.
'We' blame everyone who drives to work (especially those who only go 2 or 3 miles into the centre of Edinburgh) when there are alternatives.
Worldwide most politicians say 'the biggest threat is Climate Change', but then relegate it down the 'most important' list behind The Economy, Growth, Immigration etc.
Communism was best for those in charge, so is capitalism (or is that for friends of those in charge? - all Parties mentioned above).
China is still communist - and more capitalist than most countries - and building more coal power stations and 'renewables' than anybody else. (Mostly so that they can export 'stuff' to 'us'.)
People in even more countries want 'democracy' - whether that is shorthand for 'western style consumerist capitalism' is uncertain. Unclear if Government changes in Greece and Italy have much to do with democracy. Even less clear in Iraq and Libya etc.
Of course such things haven't been in the UK news so much lately - more concern about the 'autumn statement' and 'public sector workers' pensions' and 'what Rebekah really knew'.
But the sun is shining again, and the shiny toy season is almost upon us.
Who cares if the New Year brings snow and credit card bills(?)
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