The perfect political storm
for violent extremism has descended on Greece. It consists of national
humiliation, economic disaster, high immigration, political division and international
tutelage. Look no further than Weimar Germany to understand its ingredients.
In the subdued streets of
the Greek capital, where a vague menace hangs like a pall, tempers are frayed.
The economy is turning slowly, after draconian cuts and two bailouts totaling €240 billion, but not
enough yet to be felt. The cry of the extreme right resounds: We, the fathers
of civilization, have been sold out by the international loan sharks!
These are familiar
insinuations. It is well known where they can lead. The neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
party is rising, from a negligible fringe group in 2009 to what is almost
certainly the country’s third political force today, representing close to 15
percent of the vote, according to polls. If the most acute phase of Greece’s
economic crisis has passed, the most acute phase of its political trial is upon
it.
I have little doubt that if
Greece were not part of the European Union, with the protection and example
afforded by this much maligned democratic club, it would have tumbled into
catastrophe by now, much as a humiliated Germany did after 1918. Europe has
been Greece’s protector even as the single euro currency has been its
tormentor.....To Read More....
My
Take - Another delusional writer who paints another.... just be
calm....everything will be okay picture.
All the Mediterranean countries
of the EU are in serious trouble and it isn't going to get better. Greece is
doomed, and so is the EU, furthermore the EU can be blamed for much of this
trouble, so why would be expect the EU to be Europe’s best solution.
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