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Drudge has photo of enraged open-mouthed Greeks - What does it all mean?
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Posted on 07/05/2015 1:25:08 PM PDT by SamAdams76

Apparently there was a "referendum" in Greece and the results are surprising. The Greeks rejected some sort of measure to impose "austerity" in exchange for EU bailout.

It is being seen as a "shocking rebuff" to the European leaders and the Euro is taking a tumble on the markets.

Drudge says "EU on brink." Others say Greece is a "beleaguered country."

Is this what happens when socialism runs out of "other people's money."

I must regret to say I have not been following this story as much as I should have on account of the summer routine. So I'm hoping that some more astute Freepers will fill me in on whether or not we in the United States should worry.

I do know one thing. I'm buying my olive oil from domestic sources. I used to get olive oil from Greece but no more.

What else does Greece export to the United States besides olive oil? Other than short politicians with garlic breath who are for big socialist government (i.e. Mike Dukakis).


TOPICS: Society; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: alexistsipras; europeanunion; france; germany; greece; greececrisis; greecereferendum; nato; syriza; unitedkingdom
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To: pepsionice

This is helpful. Still, I sense the approach of another trainwreck of enforced austerity dressed up as patriotism, and that being called ‘the new normal’


21 posted on 07/05/2015 1:43:04 PM PDT by lee martell (The sa)
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To: Maine Mariner
I thought she was a Hillary supporter at a Ted Cruz rally.

Or from what I've seen lately, a Hillary supporter at a Bernie Sanders rally.

22 posted on 07/05/2015 1:43:24 PM PDT by snarkpup (We need to replace our politicians before they replace us.)
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To: SamAdams76

Could this cause the Euro to drop, which would make the Dollar rise, bringing about a ‘ripple effect’ of sorts over here?


23 posted on 07/05/2015 1:47:04 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Norm Lenhart

24 posted on 07/05/2015 1:47:31 PM PDT by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: SamAdams76
Drudge has photo of enraged open-mouthed Greeks - What does it all mean?

I see a resemblance to chicks in a nest waiting to be fed.

25 posted on 07/05/2015 1:47:41 PM PDT by snarkpup (We need to replace our politicians before they replace us.)
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To: SamAdams76

I’ve spent three vacations in Greece over the last twenty years. Probably the safest place you could ever travel to. People are extra friendly and food is four-star. I’d strongly endorse a trip there (after the mess ends) because not only will you get a good decent vacation...but you get a significant view of a society living beyond their means. It’d be like Alabama with a spending plan on infrastructure like California has, but only getting the average tax revenue that the state typically has.

The metro subway system from the Athens airport to the middle of town is a five-star system....probably even better than DC has. But somehow....as you are admiring it....you just start asking how they’d ever afford it. The answer is....they can’t. The airport is the same way....probably as good as Atlanta (although half the size).


26 posted on 07/05/2015 1:47:43 PM PDT by pepsionice
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To: lee martell
This is helpful. Still, I sense the approach of another trainwreck of enforced austerity dressed up as patriotism, and that being called ‘the new normal’

This stood out from one of the Drudge links. Venezuela Part Deux:

Greece ‘No’ Vote to Spark Haven Rush as Euro Slips With Aussie

“Most imminently, Greek bank ELA liquidity is likely to be fully exhausted over the next few days, leading to an exhaustion of ATM cash reserves as well as an inability to finance imported goods via outgoing payments,”
27 posted on 07/05/2015 1:48:09 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
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To: SamAdams76

It is my understanding they rejected an offer that has already expired .. e g not on offer any longer.

Yes or no vote made no difference. There is no deal.


28 posted on 07/05/2015 1:48:54 PM PDT by Lorianne
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To: humblegunner

Well sort of.... ;)


29 posted on 07/05/2015 1:48:54 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult

Curiously, the immigration episode only became a problem over the past three months. By spring of next year....it’ll flip into a major problem by itself. I watched a video the other night. Dozens of folks landing on some island....walking up on the beach....and Greeks basically don’t do anything. Greeks won’t feed them, cloth them, or provide anything. The immigrants are standing there and thinking....typically....you’d have some folks giving you stuff as you arrive (like Italy does). Well...Greeks aren’t doing anything and the immigrants are thinking....well...it’s best to keep going because this won’t work here.


30 posted on 07/05/2015 1:50:27 PM PDT by pepsionice
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31 posted on 07/05/2015 1:51:20 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: Norm Lenhart

Government talking of taking deposits over 8000 Euros.


32 posted on 07/05/2015 1:51:26 PM PDT by rstrahan
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To: SamAdams76

It means nothing. Just go about your day reading FR. There is nothing more important in the world.


33 posted on 07/05/2015 1:51:38 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: SamAdams76

What do they export to the U.S.? Financial misery.


34 posted on 07/05/2015 1:52:28 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: SamAdams76

35 posted on 07/05/2015 1:52:32 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Patiently waiting for the jack booted kick at my door.)
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To: pepsionice
Fair-share in taxation in Greece....is a joke.

Gee...just like here in the U.S.

36 posted on 07/05/2015 1:53:02 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: SamAdams76

Greece in Crisis. Isn’t this where the Clinton Foundation swoops in to save the day with one of their scams? Heck they could make Hillary’s bother CEO of the Olive Oil concession.


37 posted on 07/05/2015 1:55:44 PM PDT by bunster
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To: JohnBrowdie

See there...Obama already took away the 1 and left us all with just 40k!


38 posted on 07/05/2015 1:55:45 PM PDT by mdmathis6 (No white, no black,no slave or free,just washed in the red that Messiah bled!)
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To: humblegunner
Impressive, but they'll never down a dog like Barry can.


39 posted on 07/05/2015 1:57:02 PM PDT by JPG (What's the difference between the Rats and the GOPe? Nothing.)
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To: mdmathis6
See there...Obama already took away the 1 and left us all with just 40k!
*rimshot*
40 posted on 07/05/2015 1:57:04 PM PDT by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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