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In reply to the discussion: Greece election: EU and Germany firm on Athens bailout [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)11. We may never know except in hindsight
however, unless Greece can insulate themselves from global capital markets, it may not be wise to ignore those bankers. The Greek economy will not survive without those markets. Greece is dependent on the global economy - they cannot severe all connections and expect to survive.
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Look, these "financial wizards" have got most of what they wanted for 30+ years now
bemildred
May 2012
#12
For suggesting that the Greeks also share the blame for the mess they are in? OK. nt
hack89
May 2012
#21
For thinking that "who to blame" is the proper question to concern oneself with.
bemildred
May 2012
#22
There has been plenty of rational analysis. But the stooges of the Global Banks
sabrina 1
May 2012
#26
Iceland borrowed billions from the IMF in addition to accepting IMF austerity measures.
hack89
May 2012
#27
Got anything to back up your opinion? Most credible financial analysts do not agree with you.
sabrina 1
May 2012
#30