http://www.ovimagazine.com/art/7478
The situation in Greece now is a reminiscent of the situation in the former USSR states immediately after the collapse of the Soviet regime, in 1989.
Many states that had just escaped from the "protection" of the erstwhile mighty Soviet Union were exposed to the risks and the greed of the markets. Many countries back then, sought the assistance of the West and fortunately for them nowadays have begun- through many retractions - to find their way. Tens of technical advisors from the West brought their knowledge not only in matters of privatization, but also in issues including the functionality of democracy.
Today Greece is in a very similar position. It gets out of the vicious cycle of decay and corruption, and is invited to enter naked the field of realism and the relentless world of the markets. And all that without any kind of protection. And as far the functioning of democracy, in theory the country that gave birth to democracy does not need advice but in terms of the functioning of the market, the problems are huge. especially since the Socialist Party (PASOK) from the one side is required to implement measures that are far from its basic ideology and a Conservative Party (New Democracy N.D.) seeking the power, often deliberately ignoring reality and opposing constantly the government believing that in this manner the electorate will be seduced.
At this critical time the Europe partners – not particularly selflessness, after all nothing is done selflessly in the field of economy – embraces Greece offering protection; while Greece in her misfortunes has had the good fortune to be the first eurozone country among the many to face this kind of economic crisis. And since our partners fear that the virus of the debt can turn infectious spreading to other states with incalculable consequences for the Union's future, they took action in order to prevent the worst.
Mr. Papandreou – the Greek Prime Minister - told us of a historic decision, Mr. Papoulias – the Greek President - said that Europe has finally woken up, many overwhelmed exulted, but the reality lays in what Dora Bakoyannis – chair of Democratic Alliance DESY - said that the ball has come now to our own court; that means that whatever action Europe could have made to protect us from the jungle of the markets, is done, from now on it is up to us how we will implement the appropriate measures necessary to get us out of the crisis.
The Memorandum of 2010 has not been implemented even at a 50% level. Our obligations, however, for the newly received € 158 billion, have to be met in full.
With this background we heard about committees and technical advisers, particularly on issues of privatization, something that brings bitter memories of the situation after 1989 with the countries of the former real socialism. But the assignment of consultants practically recognizes the failure of the Government and the general political system to deliver a tough, yet necessary, program to exit the crisis.
If we do not deal with the solution offered by the Europeans partners negatively, in a few years we will recover and the next generation of Greeks will not live under the fear of a dangerous loan.
Evangelos Venizelos, - the Finance minister - already aware of the reality – due to his position he has the full picture - said that “the bottom of the debt’s barrel has been put.” And so it is. Given that we will not rip again our own bottom the barrel and fall once more into the void.
Even Aleka Paparriga – Chair of the Greek Communist Party - unable to offer something different, or admitting - from her own perspective - to some extent the reality, spoke about a "provisional solution.”
Unfortunately, the main opposition party, after 16 hours of its leader’s Antonis Samaras, absolute silence mumbled something about the bond failure of the government. But if the Government was successful there would not be need to even reach the Memorandum of 2010. We would have found a solution earlier... Now we are under the supervision and oversight of the troika and we should move forward with this in mind. Not based on what we want but what needs be done. Not with the ideal, but with the necessity.
Obligation of the Opposition - axiomatic or minor - in such difficult times is to strengthen all efforts aimed to the secure and shield the economic future of the country. It is its obligation to take positions and make recommendations, realistic and feasible, which are beyond the graceless role of sterile opposition. Because the opposition party aspires to govern the same country. Not a different one. And no political leader has so far aspired to rule over ruins.
Unfortunately, the picture of the current New Democracy is unprecedented. The attempt of some to hide their grief because Greece took a breath of life is evident. But is the whole staff of the new New Democracy alike? Definitely not. Then what do they do? Why don’t they react? Why don’t they raise their stature to the devastating denial of the leading team? What do they fear? And ultimately, how important it is to be a member or officer in a party that does not suit you anymore? And how different are those who remain silent for those living and fighting for the seat?
One thing for certain is that while Europe urges Greece to make a titanic effort to escape from the crisis, an effort the weight of which, unfortunately up to now, is lifted mainly by the weak economic layers of the society; and this should be rectified. This time the effort will be undermined from within by strikes and social unrest which the opposition party incites or tolerates. This is a tactic first taught by the current Prime Minister when he was in the opposition and as the people say "he reaped what he seed."
The Greek government - this timid and bad government which was indeed elected by the people - must realize that there is no room for setbacks and should continue the moratorium policy pursued so far. It is something that even the President of Democracy boldly told the Prime Minister.
Mr. Papandreou has to understand that the Greek government should no longer proceed with the scalpel in hand, but with the sword. And the first thing to get rid off is the gangrene created by his own party, namely the green party state. If you do not start from there every effort is doomed to fail. How the ordinary citizens will accept the sacrifices when they see that state and party nomenclature continues to enjoy the benefits granted to them at times of the ‘fake’ prosperity?
And if the Government can not escape from this gangrene, if it can not collide with the viscera - like Mr. Papandreou himself acknowledged that it should be - if it can not "bleed" and swiftly, then if the Prime Minister loves his country, he must let this opportunity to another government able of doing it. Probably to a government of national salvation.
In any case, Mr. Papandreou and Mr. Venizelos must understand that condition for the political survival of their government is the collide with the parliamentary party that supports them, their own Socialist Party as it has become after years of corruption. If not, they must give up their seats to others who can, because now we got to that point where there is no time for delays
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