Posted on 05/11/2011 10:52:25 AM PDT by mewykwistmas
"The Associated Press reported that all train and ferry services were suspended, while a strike by air traffic controllers was expected to ground flights in the afternoon. Public transport workers in Athens also began walkouts...
...Radio and television programs were blacked out as Greek journalists joined the strike, The Wall Street Journal reported... ...European officials have been scrambling to address the renewed crisis. News reports on Tuesday said Greek officials expected an additional package of around €60 billion in aid through 2013. "
(Excerpt) Read more at marketwatch.com ...
Looks like they need to mobilize their armed forces and invade Germany.
The cops ought to “light up” a few of those protesters and yell OPA!!!
Tourism accounts for 15% of the GDP of Greece.
So, just as the tourist season gets into full swing, Greek transportation workers go on strike.
It’s a death wish
>> Looks like they need to mobilize their armed forces and invade Germany.
They would... but they’re on strike!
There’s a new movie coming out - LEONIDAS AND THE 300 WHINERS. I think Sean Penn’s in it.
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