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Enter conservative politicians who generally seek stability above all other objectives and consequently become the equivalent of Methadone dealers to the masses.
FORBES: Uncle Sam's My Name, And Reform Is My Game
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While the ECB fears that spending increases involved could be inflationary, politicians, executives and academics are calling for a modification of the Stability and Growth Pact, which limits eurozone countries to a maximum budget deficit equivalent to 3% of GDP.
BBC: Pressure grows for eurozone rate cut
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The Bank of England's Financial Stability Review shows that Barclays' retail banking loans in Spain, Italy and bailed-out Portugal are equivalent to a bit more than its core equity capital - its buffer against losses.
BBC: Downgraded UK banks, bonuses and Bank of England support