Secular Europe forces Orthodox Greece to roll out Sunday trading
When it comes to Sunday trading, at least HM Government is intent on deploying the statutory instrument in the democratic process. The Greek government, on the other hand, has…
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Italy is now a post-democratic colony of the EU: the ballot box no longer works
So, the 'elite' President of Italy has vetoed the appointment of a 'populist' finance minister, citing "uncertainty" about Italy's membership of the euro, which is apparently inviolable. "I asked for... an authoritative person from the parliamentary majority who is consistent…
Greece votes 'Oxi' – the demos has spoken
There's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if…
Greek Orthodox Church urges Greeks to "vote for Europe" (and more austerity)
Greece is bankrupt, on its economic knees, humiliated before the IMF default, now begging the ECB/Germany for palliative compassion. The Greeks are in turmoil; some queuing patiently to withdraw…
Greek debt: the immorality of perpetual bailouts and broken promises
Here we go again: Greek debt and a nation "on the brink" / "at the edge" / "judgment day" / "endgame" / "apocalypse".. Another round of "crisis" / "emergency"…
Moral hazard: if Greece will not pay for profligacy, why should anyone?
The democratic lightning has struck Athens, but the thunder will reverberate throughout all of Europe. As the 'anti-austerity' Syriza party is swept to power in Greece, its leader Alexis…
God who made thee mighty?
Doe wee not remember, that this Kingdome [England] was divided into seven little Kingdomes, besides Wales? And is it not now the stronger by their Union? And hath not the…