Those Greeks, pulling another Trojan Horse - Greek Crisis

Guardian: Reports " Greek bailout deal hangs by thread as Tsipras rails at creditors..Two sides remain deadlocked over compromise that would allow Athens to unlock €8bn in financial aid "

Lets Get Real:

The Greeks have been caught trying to throw sand in the face of the IMF, the Greek plan calls for more tax hikes in Greece, as the article points out the IMF has seen that plan before and it did not bring in as much as expected.     Thus what now, it can be postulated that some of kind will be tabled, it is more of PR stunt, no one wants to cut the cord and allow Greece to leave the Euro, on the other hand the German tax payer does not want to pay the debts of the left wing government in Greece.   This crisis will return in a few months, what tricks will Greece have in its pocket next time. 

The Left Destroy Greece - Greek Crisis

Telegraph: Reports " Alexis Tsipras launches scathing attack on IMF as Greek authorities vow to fight desperate state cash grab..Greek premier says IMF bears “criminal responsibility” for country’s cash crisis as authorities will only transfer reserves if it the "last drop of blood" that will save the country from a euro exit  "

Lets Get Real:

Lets hope the IMF does not compromise, someone has to put Greece out of its economic misery.   The new left wing government has been forced down this road with its over promising at the the general election.   The German taxpayer after being insulted will no longer pay the debts of Greece.    The Greeks have had a easy welfare states, retire when your 50, being paid for non jobs, a gardener at a hospital with no garden, yes the time has come for the singer to sing her song on the Greek economy.    Modern Greece should take the example of the classic greeks, then Greece always came back,  present Greece could not find its way up a one way street.   GROW UP GREECE!

The Demise of Greece - Greek Crisis

Guardian: Reports " Greek exit real prospect as eurozone hardens towards belligerent Athens..Tsipras’s abrasive tone and accusations of ‘criminal conduct’ by IMF stokes more anger as EU officials prepare to gather at Luxembourg last chance saloon  "

Lets Get Real:

The demise of the Greek economy has been coming for years, its just now that the EU has hand enough, the Germans have been insulted by Greece, Athens brings up World War 2 at any chance it can, while it also throws slander at the IMF and any else it can think off.   The Greeks have to grow up and face the fat lady as sings her last song on the welfare state that is Greece.    The Greeks have lived off the wealth of others for ages, time to get Greece back to work, time for the economy of Greece to go through a Thatcher period of reform.   Classic Greece would turn its back on modern Greece.

The FAILURE that is Greece - Greek Crisis

Telegraph - Greece Live:Reports " Europe tells Greeks to prepare for 'state of emergency' as talks collapse in acrimony..Eleventh hour bail-out talks last just 45 minutes as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is accused of "swindling the world" with his demands " "

Lets Get Real:

If there is a last minute deal it will not work for the long term, Greece is a dead parrot when it comes to economics, its has NO MONEY, and will not get a new economic structure as long as it is in the Euro.    One has lost count of the billions that has been spent on Greece to keep it from falling off its perch, it is time to cut the cord, allow Greece some dignity by having its own currency, new business friendly economic system.    The German taxpayer will revolt sooner or later if more money is thrown at Greece and for what, to keep the Euro stable, the currency will either go on or it will fold, if at its core there is no stability then the EU has to let it go, and find something new, one thing about the EU they always have ideas, not great ideas but they have ideas.   

Greece and the Markets - Greek Crisis

Guardian: Reports " Markets slide as fears grow that Greece is close to defaulting on debt.Collapse in talks with creditors heightens default fears as Greek PM Alexis Tsipras attacks ‘five years of looting’ under bailouts "

Lets Get Real:

The money markets will take a hit once Greece has the grace to default, the question of the Euro will come up, can it last, what does it take for a long term secure Euro.   Those are questions for later.   Greece must think about bringing its own currency back, therefore the banks have to close to prevent people taking their money out in Euros and hiding them away.    Then Greece needs a fire sale of ALL its assets, even historic buildings and Islands.   The welfare system of Greece needs to scrapped, only the young and old should be looked after, everyone else should be forced to find their own lifeboat.    The Greeks net to cut regulations on business and make Greece the place to have a business, no government red tape, become a safe heaven for business.   These measures are hard but it will work for the future of Greece.

The DEATH of Greek Dignity - Greek Crisis

BBC News: Reports " Greece crisis: PM Tsipras tells creditors to 'get real' "

Lets Get Real:

The Greek Gods must be looking down from the heavens and wondering what has become of Greece and its people, the Classic Greeks would wash their hands of the Greeks, they spent money they did not earn or have, and expect others to pay the bill.  When that does not work they attack the Germans  for World War 2, when that strategy fails they make noises that the money lenders should be easy on Greece and that the creditors should get real.  It is about time to end this mess, kick Greece out of the Euro and let the Country find its classic dignity.    Poor Greece, Poor Greece. 

Make Greece Pay its Bills - Greek Crisis

BBC News: Reports " Greece's prime minister has warned international creditors not to impose humiliating terms on his country as it seeks urgently needed bailout funds. "

Lets Get Real:

Lets stop playing this GAME with Greece, their economy is in the toilet, the Greek government over the years have taken bad management of the economy, the Greek people expect something for nothing, this has to end.   The Greek economic books were cooked as to allow Greece in to Euro, thus far its taking billions just to keep Greece in place, time to cut the cord, tell them they are out of the Euro, and if they want to stay in the EU, they must developed their own money, have a economy that actually runs on real economic levels.    The Greeks have been drinking from EU funds for long enough, lets send them to economic rehab. 

The Strategic importance of Palmyra Part 2 - New War on Terror

The New York Times: Reports " Control of Palmyra gives the Islamic State command of roads leading from its strongholds in eastern Syria to Damascus and the other major cities of the populated west, as well as new links to western Iraq, the other half of its self-declared caliphate.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the question what will the US and its Allies do about Palmyra, the answer NOTHING, the Obama Oval is weak, it would have to reverse years of policy to do something NOW, the Oval would have to admit that it was wrong in 2011 when it removed ALL troops from Iraq, as this allowed for the growth of IS in Syria and Iraq.    The Oval Office wants to hand over the issue of IS to its successor, of course by then it will be worse, one has to question will Obama defend Baghdad if he as too, is he willing to allow IS to take OVER all of Iraq as the cost of not using US ground troops.    The failure of the Obama Oval when it comes to Syria  and Iraq will be a major issue of the 2016 Presidential election, when the new President takes over he or she will have a lot to deal with when they reach the Oval Office, the damage will have been done by a weak US President. 

What should the West do about Palmyra - New War on Terror

Telegraph: Reports " The antiquities authorities have also called for international assistance, but the western air coalition attacking Isil positions elsewhere in Iraq and Syria has held back from actions where the jihadists are directly fighting the Assad regime. "

Lets Get Real:

This is where the Middle East gets murky, the Assad Regime is a vile and murderous regime, but they are secular, also at present the Assad Regime has the backing of Russia, so lets get the Russians to pull their finger out, they like going in to other Countries, let pressure Putin to send troops and planes to take on IS in Syria.    Then everyone would have skin in the game as it is said by our American cousins.   This would show that Russia does get the fact that its part of the international community, of course the Russian military might not to be hot on the idea, we have seen what happens to prisoners of IS.    The UN and this means the US and Russia have to DO SOMETHING, when you wipe out history you destroy the past for future generations and help in the destruction of civic society, 

The Greek Problem - Greece in Crisis

BBC News: Reports " European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has criticised the slow pace of progress in talks over Greece's debt, since last month's interim deal. "

Lets Get Real:

These talks between the EU and Greece is like watching water torture or waterboarding, it never ends, and the results are iffy to say the least.   At the end of the day Greece will either leave EU on its own terms or it will be thrown out.   The leftist Government will never do what it takes, it would destroy their political base, the people of Greece have to understand, that for years of easy welfare there is a price, and this price is HARD austerity, Greece is in the same position as the UK was in the 1970s, its the sick man of Europe.   The Greeks need their Lady Thatcher, who changed the UK while she was in power.   Do Greeks have any of the brains of the Classic Greeks, one has doubts, poor Greece. 

Greek threats to take German Assets - Euro Crisis

BBC News: Reports " The Greek government has threatened to seize German property as compensation for a Nazi atrocity in World War Two. "

Lets Get Real:

The Greeks are losing the plot, even if they understood plot at the start, without Britain standing alone in 1940 we  would find a VERY different Europe.   The modern Germany taxpayer should not pay for the War Guilt of their great grandfathers, guilt lasts for some limited time, and the Greeks created this mess, they think the European tax payer should fund their welfare state, well the kind answer is get lost, the Greeks have to be taught the value of money, if that means them out of the Euro, so let it be, the Romans said beware of Greeks bearing gifts, they had a point. 

Germany and Greece - The Greek Money Crisis

Telegraph - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.33post the following comments by Chancellor Merkel, " Europe is always geared to compromise. Germany is ready for that. Nevertheless one has to say that Europe's credibility is based on sticking to the rules and that we are reliable," she told reporters in Brussels. "Now we will look which proposals Greece will make. Finance ministers will talk about it next Monday, we still have some days time."

Lets Get Real:

Either Germany or Greece blinks, if Germany blinks it will see the EU start to print money, sooner or later you get inflation and we will see the economic problems of Germany in the 1920 imposed on a larger area.    The Germany taxpayer is not going to pay for the political promises of Greece, if Germany allows this the left wing parties in Italy and France will offer the same deal, the Germans will pay for the political promises of other Countries, one would expect that the Germans would not be happy and they might turn to extreme Parties, yes people leaders never learn.   Berlin has to be tough, even if that means Greece leaving the Euro, it will be painful but its better than a compromise that leads to an economic disaster.   Time for Germany to take its place as a economic and military power. 

A Greek Exit - The Euro Crisis

BBC News: Reports " The prime minister this morning chaired a meeting of senior officials to discuss the impact on the UK of possible Greek exit from the eurozone - and to take steps to ensure British banks and companies would not be excessively damaged. "

Lets Get Real:

The Greeks face a choice, be very humble in the face of Germany or get thrown out of the Euro.  The new Greek PM bought up the historical record of Germany in Greece during World War 2, so one can project that Greece will make the choice not to blink when it comes to the EU, thus they will be out, of course Greece could get help from Russia, the Russians could help Greece with some of their problems, in return the Greeks could be the Russian Trojan horse in the EU and NATO.   Beware of Greeks bearing gifts folks, as the Romans said, the Greeks would not have that about themselves. 

The Greek Banks - Greek Crisis Part 3

Telegraph - Live Blog: Reports " The anti-austerity party led by Alexis Tspiras won on Sunday but EU will threaten the collapse of Greek banks and prospect of going bust unless he signs up to existing austerity measures. "

Lets Get Real:

The new Greek Government has to start to worry that the people of Greece on the safe side will take their money out of the banks, leading to a banking economic crisis, the people of Greece are wise, they will understand that either the EU has to buckle or the new Greek Government has to go back on its promises.   The EU can move a bit, but Germany will not pay for the promises of a left wing Party in Greece, that opens as stated for other Governments within the EU to back on their deals.   The coming days and weeks should show how strong the new Greek Government is, can it keep its promises or does it have to row back, at present it could either way, poor Greece. 

What NEXT for Greece - Greek Crisis

BBC News: Reports " The far-left Syriza party, the winner of Greece's election, has formed an anti-austerity coalition with a right-wing party, the Greek Independents. "

Lets Get Real:

The EU,IMF, and Germany have a problem, to they cut off Greece and see it fall out of the Euro or do they pay for the political promises of the left wing Syriza Party, if they fold then other Countries will ask for a better deal, Ireland, Italy and Spain.   The Germans for once will have to stand tough, will German tax payers pay for the promises of political party in another Country, this blog has it doubts.   THE watch word has to be austerity for the EU, if the EU just prints money it will cause a backlash in in inflation.   Time to tell the Greeks, thanks but no thanks for the git of your election. 

Greece OUT of the Euro - The Euro Crisis is BACK

Guardian:  Reports " Syriza stretches poll lead as Greek election campaign ends..Anti-austerity party leader Alexis Tsipras pledges historic change at Sunday’s ballot, as PM Antonis Samaras warns of catastrophe "

Lets Get Real:

This is the time for decision for Greece, the view from Berlin, Germany is clear, the Greeks for getting life support on the economic front have to follow through with tough austerity, if Athens backs off this agenda, the Germans have made it clear that Greece will be OUT of the Euro.   The Germany taxpayer is not going to pay for the left wing promises of the Syriza Party in Greece.    The Greek people have to smell the coffee, there is only the German way or it is OUT of the Euro.   The Sundy ballot will be decision time for Greece and the EU. 

Germany vs. Greece - EU Crisis

Telegraph: Reports " Greece 'on a collision course with EU' warns Germany..Country’s far-Left anti-austerity opposition stands poised to win snap election in four weeks’ time following defeat for Greek government’s presidential candidate "

Lets Get Real:

Thus in the New Year expect the Greek mess to be at the front of the news headlines, the Germans have made it clear that the only path is their path, if Greek votes left then the Germans will cut the money that keeps Greece going.    The people of Greece have to GROW UP, without the German tax payer giving handouts to the Greek Government the Greek economy would be in the toilet.   The austerity plan for Greece is the ONLY plan in town, wake up with a left wing Government Greece and your OUT of the Euro. 

Greece on the BRINK again!! - The EU and Greece

Guardian: Reports the following in its 1.38pm post " Syriza might conjure up red-flag economics, but its programme for Greece is basic Keynesianism, according to Paul Mason of Channel 4 News. "

Lets Get Real:

The left is Greek politics wants to spend other peoples money to get out of the economic mess that is Greece, the question is will the EU fearing a Greek EXIT from the EU give better terms to a new Government.   The answer will be not be found in EU HQ, it will be found in Berlin, Germany, how much of a price is the German Government and voter willing to pay to keep Greece in the Euro.  How much German tax payer money will have to be spent to keep the promises of the left in Greece.   The Euro Crisis has not gone away, its always been in the background, the UK PM David Cameron warned that the West could face another 2008 economic crisis, what if Greek voters had had enough of tough economic love and want to have some respect back, this could cause problems in Italy and other EU Countries.  Watch this space, developing story. 

Greek Violent Protests - Greece

Guardian Live - Euro: Reports in its 1.13pm post that Greek Police have used teargas to break up Greek protests. 

Lets Get Real: 

This blog supports peaceful protests against any Government policy, but once a protest turn violent the Police should read the Riot Act and go in hard, a Democracy can only work if those that use their rights behave, a Democratic State can not be threatened by the mob, it seems from reports that Greece has been bought to a HALT.   The Greek people had a choice in their recent election, between accepting the austerity package as demanded by the EU or getting out of the Euro, they chose the political parties that support Greece being in the Euro, thus those that try to overthrow the democratic will of the people through violent have to be taken in by the Police and give a tough stint in jail.    The Germans will not keep bailing out Greece if Greece decides it does not like the strong medicine, why should the German tax payer pay for the out of control welfare of Greece.    It is time for the Greeks to look at Classic Greece, the givers of Democracy and understand that with a vote comes results, those results can not be over turned by violence and the break down of law and order.    Police be tough but fair, Greece is under threat. 

When a General Strike FAILS - Greece

BBC News: Reports on how the 20th General Strikes in Greece have failed to stop the austerity agenda of the Greek Government, this had lead to Budget Cuts and tax hikes.

Lets Get Real: 

As long as the Greek Government keeps to the idea that it has to stay in the Euro then the Greek people will suffer, the glue that is keeping the Greek Government to the Euro is the Greek Elite, the real people of Greece would suffer short term pain if they left the Euro but could see light at the end of the tunnel, at this rate the Greek people will be walked in to the earth of Greece.  One has to ask how the Classic Greeks would view this, a Greece on its back, a economic slave of the EU, at least classic Greece had Rome, a real Empire, and Augustus was seen as a God, not the EU folks.   Poor Greece.