So they just passed the raise taxes and cut spending bill, ensuring that they'll get their $12 billion (in euros) bailout from the EU and the International Monetary Fund (???). As you can see, Greece is thrilled that these measures passed and there will not be crippling damage the European Union economy at their hands: [youtube]mvQZtBmQsN0[/youtube] I feel bad for those poor police [youtube]ZCjM0PTI9Ms[/youtube] Strikes at the airports, 16 percent unemployment, protests, unpopular vote... wow. Greece is in trouble, bailout or not.
No, I think some of them are there representing millionaires. The millionaires are not going to put themselves in harm's way, but they paid others to get out there and challenge the police. It happens every day.
Greece wouldn't need a bailout if they just paid their damn taxes, rich and poor alike. At this point, they'd be better off following Argentina's model and just defaulting. These austerity measures they're trying to pass is going to lead to a civil war.
The problem is the European Union. Greece has been accused of dragging the EU down (and the Euro's value down) through irresponsibility. Argentina's default didn't have the rest of South America's currency tied to it. Here's a photo from Athens on June 5: I have a feeling that many of these people are out on their own accord. When so many are unemployed, you need something to do with your time when you don't have a job.
Oh, I see. Those dirty millionaires are causing these riots and the peace loving union workers are sitting at home wringing their hands and trying to keep warm while they eat their last can of beans. I suppose the rioters in Madison were also hired by a bunch of greedy millionaires as well.
