I think the people behind the money have to let Greece fail and its people suffer.
If they don't, they basically tell the entire world "Don't worry about paying your loans. There's really nothing we can do to you."
Greece
"Good job," says man whose country hasn't seen a new car since the '50s.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Not the endorsement one would want.
For all the talk about how superior Euros are compared to us, it seems to me their work ethic is pretty shitty.
They seem to want to vacation more, work less, and have the government run their lives.
For all the talk about how superior Euros are compared to us, it seems to me their work ethic is pretty shitty.
They seem to want to vacation more, work less, and have the government run their lives.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
I already want two-thirds of that.Leisher wrote:Not the endorsement one would want.
For all the talk about how superior Euros are compared to us, it seems to me their work ethic is pretty shitty.
They seem to want to vacation more, work less, and have the government run their lives.
We're Back: A Dinosaur's Story
Me too, but they think everyone should get that, and their economy still function properly.Alhazad wrote:I already want two-thirds of that.Leisher wrote:Not the endorsement one would want.
For all the talk about how superior Euros are compared to us, it seems to me their work ethic is pretty shitty.
They seem to want to vacation more, work less, and have the government run their lives.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Merkel said Greece would need to spell out -- by Thursday -- much more comprehensive reforms than those in the last bailout Athens recently walked away from.
Tuesday's meetings got off to a bad start when new Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakolotos turned up without a written proposal, saying only that it would be delivered by Wednesday.
The mood soured further when Tsipras, the prime minister, asked for temporary help to allow Greece to meet a crucial debt repayment to the European Central Bank on July 20. Merkel made clear he had it the wrong way round -- any kind of emergency funding could only follow a Greek commitment to a comprehensive rescue program.
At least Merkel's going about it the right way so far.
It's not me, it's someone else.
Greece is the college student that goes to the TA the day before it's due and hopes the homework gets done for him.
Fuckin' a, German Janet Reno.
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Merkel made clear he had it the wrong way round -- any kind of emergency funding could only follow a Greek commitment to a comprehensive rescue program.
Fuckin' a, German Janet Reno.
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Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Ever just wonder where all the money goes?
Billions pumped into Greece, but now they're all broke. Where did the money go?
Trillions pumped into the poor in America, yet America has more poor than ever. Where did the money go?
The Lannisters, Tyrells, and the Iron Bank have pumped millions into the coffers of Westeros, yet now King's Landing is broke. Where did the money go?
What's at the bottom of the money hole?
Billions pumped into Greece, but now they're all broke. Where did the money go?
Trillions pumped into the poor in America, yet America has more poor than ever. Where did the money go?
The Lannisters, Tyrells, and the Iron Bank have pumped millions into the coffers of Westeros, yet now King's Landing is broke. Where did the money go?
What's at the bottom of the money hole?
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
A good chunk of the money feeds the bureaucracy that administers itGORDON wrote:Ever just wonder where all the money goes?
Billions pumped into Greece, but now they're all broke. Where did the money go?
Trillions pumped into the poor in America, yet America has more poor than ever. Where did the money go?
The Lannisters, Tyrells, and the Iron Bank have pumped millions into the coffers of Westeros, yet now King's Landing is broke. Where did the money go?
What's at the bottom of the money hole?
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
I'm not sure how this statement
squares with this statement
I'm pretty sure someone giving you $60 billion doesn't make you looted.
Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis told a business conference Thursday that "the choices we have are tough ... but the worst, the most humiliating and unbearable is an agreement that will surrender, loot and subjugate our people and this country."
squares with this statement
Greece is seeking 53.5 billion euros ($59 billion) as part of a new bailout package,
I'm pretty sure someone giving you $60 billion doesn't make you looted.
It's not me, it's someone else.
[url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/econ ... oject-on-tMalcolm wrote:That country is acting so fucking stupidly, I say let it crash.
he-brink-of-collapse.html]Germany agrees with Malcolm[/url].
The German government has begun preparations for Greece to be ejected from the eurozone, as the European Union faces 24 hours to rescue the single currency project from the brink of collapse.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."