http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/greece/3741982/Greek-riots-Why-violence-and-revolt-have-rocked-the-cradle-of-democracy.html
As the global recession bites deeper, there are fears that things will only get worse – and not only for Greece.
There have already been sympathy protests in cities across Europe, from Madrid to Moscow, Barcelona to Bordeaux.
Greece may now be the sick man of Europe, but the anti-government protests crippling the country could be contagious.
Originally posted by generalissimoPerhaps Greece will be the testing ground for martial law among the other industrialized giants that are probably not far behind.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/greece/3741982/Greek-riots-Why-violence-and-revolt-have-rocked-the-cradle-of-democracy.html
As the global recession bites deeper, there are fears that things will only get worse – and not only for Greece.
There have already been sympathy protests in cities across Europe, from Madrid to Moscow, Barc ...[text shortened]... sick man of Europe, but the anti-government protests crippling the country could be contagious.
Originally posted by generalissimoWhy do you assume they are rioting to solve their problems?
I wonder how rioting would solve their problems.
Maybe it's revenge. Or defiance. Or nihilism. Or some kind of catharsis.
I realize your're just trying to scoff at them with I wonder how rioting would solve their problems. But the comment reflects more on you and your lack of understanding than it does on them and their motivation. So the scoff's on you, yet again.
2 edits
Originally posted by generalissimoThe Greek way of protesting is much healthier and, seen from a political point of view, much more clear than the random highschool and campus shootings in the US and elsewhere.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/greece/3741982/Greek-riots-Why-violence-and-revolt-have-rocked-the-cradle-of-democracy.html
As the global recession bites deeper, there are fears that things will only get worse – and not only for Greece.
There have already been sympathy protests in cities across Europe, from Madrid to Moscow, Barc ...[text shortened]... sick man of Europe, but the anti-government protests crippling the country could be contagious.
Originally posted by ivanhoewell ,with a name like greece i thought they would slip up sooner or later😕
The Greek way of protesting is much healthier and, seen from a political point of view, much more clear than the random highschool and campus shootings in the US and elsewhere.