On more substantive issues I agree that it is a narrative of a general approach as to the type of society we desire and the approach we collectively (generally) believe will help us move forward.

However it is in effect only a mission statement. Like all mission statements it is timeless and should broadly guide the response to general and specific events.

As such it is not a new addition or interpretation to the Govt.’s philosopical approach to the running of the state. It is, rather, a well worn creed thats been used before. In and of itself a general speech like this, short on actual strategies, could still by itself represent a definite change or reevaluation of a Govt.s direction. A reevaluation similar to that we will surely hear from Obama tonight.

Cowen has pulled out the “FF the Republican Party” rabbit out of the hat once more with the ribbon of social partnership.

I dont not support that this is a new start and god knows we do need it.

So 90 years ago today was it?

The piece should start ONE DAY EARLY.