"The idea that Greece partly deserves its fate reflects
an
order in which wealth trumps democracy. We should fight a
narrative that enfeebles us all."
As the European banks set out to punish Greece for its disobedience, it
is the European banks that we must punish.
Greece has
closed
its banks until after the referendum. This is to stop people from
moving all their money out in euros before the referendum.
Powerful EU plutocratist politicians beg Greece to vote yes to more of
the
"help"
that leaves Greece weaker and poorer after each year — like
a vampire begging his victim to continue the relationship: "You can't
live without me!"
They say they can't understand what could bring patriotic Greeks to
say no, and I think they are telling the truth. They are shocked,
that Syriza did not cave in. They don't believe anyone would dare
resist such a powerful empire.
I suppose Darius was equally surprised after the Battle of Marathon.