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Europe won't let Athens go under, says Greek minister
2015-07-05
[IN.REUTERS] Greece's finance minister accused creditors of trying to "terrorise" Greeks into accepting austerity, warning Europe stood to lose as much as Athens if the country is forced out of the euro after a referendum on Sunday on bailout terms.

After a week in which Greece defaulted, shuttered its banks and began rationing cash, Greeks vote on Sunday on whether to accept or reject tough conditions sought by international creditors to extend a lending lifeline that has kept the debt-stricken country afloat.

The left-wing government is urging a 'No' vote, saying Greece's European partners are bluffing when they warn that would mean a Greek departure from Europe's single currency, with unforeseeable consequences for Greece, Europe and the global economy.

Opinion polls on Friday gave the 'Yes' camp, which favours accepting the bailout terms, a slender lead but all were within the margin of error and pollsters said the vote was too close to call.
Posted by:Fred

#10  AK, AK, AK.
What do you say?

3 gets you 13, Aris is home on mother Britain.
Posted by: Shipman   2015-07-05 20:27  

#9  Tipping point achieved. Romney's 49 percent 'Greek' crowd.

I suppose it would be too much to ask that government analysts, thinkers, decision makers, 'top men' in Washington might be watching and analyzing outcomes.
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-07-05 16:57  

#8  Raj, those commenters are hilarious.

"Fuck the bankers"!! "Debts are odious!!" "Grow your own food!!"

Hope they try all those things. I'll chuckle while they starve to death pleading for more handouts.

Is Stupidity one of the four horseman?
Posted by: AlanC   2015-07-05 16:18  

#7  Looks like the nays have it.

Pollsters wrong, again.
Posted by: Raj   2015-07-05 14:51  

#6  This almost makes me miss our old pal Aris...
Posted by: Raj   2015-07-05 13:48  

#5  But you sure make them want to hold your head under water until you shut your self important mouths.

You are Greece. 10 Million people that squandered billions on bullshit. You are not important.

China on the other hand, That is important.

Take some lumps and STFU Greece
Posted by: newc   2015-07-05 13:02  

#4  Europe gave little ole Greece the banks a 260 billion dollar bailout a few years ago and now Greece is in worse shape.
Posted by: Pappy   2015-07-05 12:46  

#3  Socialist can't fathom anything else but what they want to believe. For some reason it always ends up 'unexpected'.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2015-07-05 07:46  

#2  Europe gave little ole Greece a 260 billion dollar bailout a few years ago and now Greece is in worse shape.

I only feel bad for the non-socialists dragged down with the stupid.
Posted by: Airandee   2015-07-05 07:36  

#1  Europe won't let Athens go under, says Greek minister

You hope.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2015-07-05 07:23  

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