Greece Watch...

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 21 Jan 2015, 16:22

Are these young Greeks likely to vote?

Little John · Post by **Little John** » 21 Jan 2015, 20:18

emordnilap wrote:Are these young Greeks likely to vote?

From what I have read, they are, because, they have something worth voting for Or, at least, they believe they do, for the moment. If that belief is betrayed, either by elites who deny them their vote, or by Syriza itself if it bends to those elites once it gets into power, there will be bloodshed.

AutomaticEarth · Post by **AutomaticEarth** » 25 Jan 2015, 09:33

The general feeling seems to be that while Syriza are way out in front, they are unlikely to win an outright majority. IMHO they will have to enter some horse-trading, which might leave hardline Syriza supporters somewhat disappointed.

OrraLoon · Post by **OrraLoon** » 25 Jan 2015, 11:41

AutomaticEarth wrote:The general feeling seems to be that while Syriza are way out in front, they are unlikely to win an outright majority. IMHO they will have to enter some horse-trading, which might leave hardline Syriza supporters somewhat disappointed.

Yes, they should be the largest party, but what then?

There might just about be an anti-EU majority, but if 6% of that vote belongs to Golden Dawn then you have another situation where the status quo survives and a large and growing number of people have steam coming out of their ears.

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 25 Jan 2015, 16:22

The Greeks amongst us may conclude that Syriza is doing rather well. Interesting times ahead.

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 25 Jan 2015, 16:46

Syriza %37, Nea Dimokratia %25. If the exit polls are confirmed Syriza might just get an outright majority.

AutomaticEarth · Post by **AutomaticEarth** » 25 Jan 2015, 18:48

Yes indeed. Looks like they could be having a clear majority. 38% should do it. Be interesting to see if the leader has the guts to do what pundits expect him to do?

UndercoverElephant · Post by **UndercoverElephant** » 25 Jan 2015, 21:35

Yes, very interesting. And I think there is little doubt that Syriza will do in office exactly what they said they'd do. They are going to win this election precisely because they refused to just do what the EUrocrats are telling them to do. They know that whatever happens, Greece is not going to be kicked out of the EU.

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 25 Jan 2015, 22:21

Caroline Lucas wrote: @CarolineLucas
“Hope has won” - inspired by huge vote for #Syriza - now EU must listen to people & economists & respond with debt forgiveness & support
9:26 PM - 25 Jan 2015

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 25 Jan 2015, 22:27

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 25 Jan 2015, 22:33

A wikileaked cable

https://wikileaks.org/cable/2006/07/06ATHENS1805.html

AutomaticEarth · Post by **AutomaticEarth** » 25 Jan 2015, 23:09

So did Syriza get a full majority? I'm getting mixed messages on what they have won.....

Post by **clv101** » 26 Jan 2015, 07:31

Two seats short of being able to govern alone.

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 26 Jan 2015, 09:29

Green Party supports result
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politic ... itain.html

PS_RalphW · Post by **PS_RalphW** » 26 Jan 2015, 10:12

Coalition formed with right wing nationalist party.

Not sure how stable it will be.