Wednesday 5 May 2010

NEWS FLASH! CRIKEY!!!!!!

Tens of thousands of striking Greeks protested against austerity plans today (right near where I live) testing the government's determination to carry out draconian budget cuts in exchange for billions of euros in EU/IMF aid.

14 comments:

  1. I've never been to Greece, but it holds my heart. I think if I visit, I'd end up moving there. I hate to see it go through such turmoil. Stay safe!!

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  2. The demonstrations and budget cuts have been a news a lot over here in London. Stay safe!

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  3. They keep talking about this on NPR, but I still don't feel well informed enough to comment.

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  4. AlliAllo _
    Good time to stay inside with a bottle of Grand Marnier and a box of doughnuts, eh? ;o)

    ~ "Lonesome Dogg" McMe

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  5. I was hearing about this on the morning radio talk show that I listen to and immediately thought of you. I'm not real sure what all of it's about, but they were not particularly supportive of the protesters or the government on the radio show.

    Lee
    Blogging From A to Z April Challenge

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  6. Living on the Greek side of the island, I have noticed it is being watched very carefully here. Every coffee shop is full with the guys chatting on about it.
    Worrying times, stay safe.

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  7. Stay safe. I've been watching this over here on the UK news. It's a huge story here.

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  8. Been keeping an eye on this on the news. Stay safe! The world isn't half settled!!!

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  9. I'm watching this unfold and keeping you in my thoughts.

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  10. Could be the beginning of the second part of a global double dip recession. This scene could play out in other European countries and around the world this year. Hope not though.

    Stephen Tremp

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  11. What a frightening video. That's near where you live? Stay safe!

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  12. Stephen, Europe is watching very carefully. In Cyprus, we are very anxious, we are wondering how far this is going to spread.
    Jessica is in a vunerable environment at the moment. Let's hope it gets under control asap.

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  13. Wow. That is very surreal to see. Being so close to it, what do you think?

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  14. It looked terrible on the News tonight. I hope you are safe XXXXX

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