What's happening in Greece right now

[Peter Lemkin]

I think we were chosen because we were the weakest link, we had set up the right conditions
and symbolically Greece is the heart of Europe and the birth place of democracy.
You send a strong message when you attack a symbol.
We are still one of the few defiant countries in the western world.
However our problem through our history was that we have plenty of Efialtis.
Efialtis was the man who betrayed the 300 Spartans to the Persians at the hot gates.
And since then, the name Efialtis has been identified with the word traitor.

Perhaps you [Hellas] were the easiest to 'pick on' and set as an 'example' - but they have in mind to do everyone, in the end! It seems they have a handful of countries they aim to pick on very soon, as well. Yes, Greece is a symbol and you resisted the 'Empire' when we imposed upon you the 'lovely' Dictatorship fo the Generals - this is not to be forgotten and your overthrowing them to be dealt with now. Greece will set the example for the other nations [all of them], so give your best shot! On a very personal note, I found my stays in Greece simply wonderful - great and cheap food, warm people and hospitality, beautiful Nature [Athens and a few other cities excepted], wonderful sun and sea, etc. I have a favorite island I fell in love with....and hope it is still there when I next go [wasn't sold or made into a prison colony].