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In reply to the discussion: Greek MPs back bailout reform plan [View all]Adrahil
(13,340 posts)33. Tsirpas changed his tune for a reason
He knows a Grexit means economic mayhem in Greece for the next 10 years.
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The Greek government has the clear backing of the population and the legislature.
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#4
Greece blinked, they accepted more austerity to remain in the Eurozone. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#8
The Greeks have accepted some concessions, as the creditors will accept concessions. Call it whatever
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#9
The majority of the Greek people supported what has gone on to create this mess.
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#11
"Tsipras admitted many proposals fell short of his party's anti-austerity promises."
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#7
There wil be a few that want to hang him like Mussolini, but the majority will just blame Germany
Baclava
Jul 2015
#35
Well one thing is they have to meet certain budget surplus targets in order to get additional funds.
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#20
A true leader tells the people where they have to go. They need to exit the Euro
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#22
That would be the ultimate insult to Greece - they humiliate them by making them agree
PoliticAverse
Jul 2015
#21
Thats not best for the rich thats the best greece because gives them the time to get on their feet
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#27
"I think Tsipras knows this proposal is DOA...". That would explain a lot.
Peace Patriot
Jul 2015
#28