By Peter Bratsis, TruthoutMar 4, 2012
The most central and constant dilemma in modern politics—whether the will of the people or that of bureaucrats and specialists should rule--is on full display in Greece. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
William Pfaff / TruthdigFeb 16, 2012
Denied a referendum on crippling austerity measures, Greeks demonstrated Sunday night that if they couldn't express their opinions one way, then they would do it in another. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 7, 2011
After his ill-conceived eleventh-hour referendum idea fell through last week, the thread from which Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou was dangling effectively snapped By Sunday, it was apparent that Papandreou was ready to accept defeat (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigNov 5, 2011
This week, a series of accusations about past indiscretions threatened to slow the Cain Train's roll. Can GOP presidential contender Herman Cain ride it out? More important, can Greece emerge in one piece from its current economic catastrophe? (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 3, 2011
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou appeared to be losing his grip on both his country and his job on Thursday, as reports circulated that he had scrapped his surprise call for a nationwide referendum on the bailout plan proposed by eurozone leaders (more) Updated. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 1, 2011
Last week's summit of European Union leaders to find an emergency solution, or at least a stopgap measure, for the region's compounding economic crisis initially led to a brief bounce in the markets and a flash of hope. That was squelched by Tuesday with the news that Greek prime minister … (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 29, 2011
Despite thousands of protesters' fierce opposition to the PM's austerity plan and with calls of "traitor" ringing in their ears, members of the Greek Parliament voted Wednesday in favor of economic solvency rather than popular opinion. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 28, 2011
So, time is running out for the Greek government to put a plan in place in the interest of avoiding complete economic catastrophe Too bad Prime Minister George Papandreou's austerity-tastic ideas are failing to win over the protesters (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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