greece politics

According to Greg Palast. Can't find much to disagree with. It's an accurate portrait of the quality of politicians that have led Greece to hell. And, whatever euromorons say today, such turds are STILL in the power in Greece. Of course, ultimately, it's the people's fault, only that now they...

Greek police send crime victims to neo-Nazi 'protectors' The austerity program seems to be playing right into their hands. They are gaining popularity by, among other things, distributing food to the people. It's inexcusable for the police to be openly cooperating with them though, handing...

It's another Greek election weekend. It's supposedly a tight race between pro-austerity New Democracy, and anti-austerity Syriza. Nobody can predict who will win this time. The polls indicated, that either of those two could win, with a share of 25-30% of votes. But no new polls have been...

Greek Vote Delivers Rejection Of Incumbents, Austerity Interesting times.

Makis Voridis is apparently now Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks in Greece. So far so boring. He does appear to have a mildly interesting past where he used to beat up left wing (and since this is Greece that probably means communist) students in his university days. Still it...

Anxieties Stir as Greece Plans Referendum on Latest Europe Aid Deal So, what's the over-under on Greece still using the euro as its currency a year from now?

I'm trying to find out more about Greece, its politics, and the people. But all I can find is Americans (or Brits) talking about how crappy their government is and that the riots could be a picture of our future. Well, who is rioting? What do they want? What are the political ramifications? All...