Events in Greece are currently moving quickly. At the article linked to below, a member of the Greek leftist coalition, Syriza analyzes last week-end's election and gives reasons why the left victory was not more decisive. Assuming there was not significant ballot tampering, the fact that Syriza did not garner an absolute majority in the legislature is certainly cause for concern.
Still, of course, a victory of any size by Syriza is significant. It shows the Greek people have had enough of the dictat by the Troika, as it is called. (The troika are the European financial sources, plus the World Monetary Fund, which have been issuing a never-ending series of demands to the Greeks.)
It is disappointing the new Greek government may be interested in negotiating with the Troika. This will not work. An illegitimate monster cannot be negotiated with. Is this not what the Troika is -- an out-of-control monstrosity concerned only with the privileges of the powerful?
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The new Greek left
Still, of course, a victory of any size by Syriza is significant. It shows the Greek people have had enough of the dictat by the Troika, as it is called. (The troika are the European financial sources, plus the World Monetary Fund, which have been issuing a never-ending series of demands to the Greeks.)
It is disappointing the new Greek government may be interested in negotiating with the Troika. This will not work. An illegitimate monster cannot be negotiated with. Is this not what the Troika is -- an out-of-control monstrosity concerned only with the privileges of the powerful?
.
The new Greek left
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