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5/6/2010 4:32:58 PM EDT
OK I really haven't been following the Greek meltdown ( I work 2 jobs and don't watch the news ) Why are they rioting? Is it because the gov wants to cut social programs?
5/6/2010 4:34:08 PM EDT
[#1]
Austerity measures.. there's a list. Cut public employees pay, increase retirement age, decrease pensions, cut out their BS 3 months bonus pay every year, etc....
5/6/2010 4:34:08 PM EDT
[#2]
They cancelled Lost without telling people what the Island was.
5/6/2010 4:37:22 PM EDT
[#3]
They want to keep getting free stuff.
5/6/2010 4:38:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
They (Gov. Unions & Organized labor) want to keep getting free stuff.


This.

5/6/2010 4:38:39 PM EDT
[#5]
The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.
5/6/2010 4:40:04 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.




THIS . . . is coming here if the trend continues.  And remember, Obongo wants this to happen.


CMOS
5/6/2010 4:42:27 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
They cancelled Lost without telling people what the Island was.


This.
5/6/2010 4:42:46 PM EDT
[#8]
Reality caught up with them.
5/6/2010 4:44:49 PM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:



Quoted:

The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.

THIS . . . is coming here if the trend continues.  And remember, Obongo wants this to happen.





CMOS


Honestly, at this point, I want it, too. Lets get this shit going so we can finish it.



 
5/6/2010 5:04:58 PM EDT
[#10]
"mah union didn't do nuffin"
5/6/2010 5:07:12 PM EDT
[#11]
The union scum over there along with punk Anarchist/Marxist types are rioting because the Greek government is finally cutting the spending.
5/6/2010 5:12:59 PM EDT
[#12]
they were getting behind in their payments
5/6/2010 5:13:54 PM EDT
[#13]
because this is sparta
5/6/2010 5:14:02 PM EDT
[#14]
Unemployment ran out.
5/6/2010 5:15:12 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
They want to keep getting free stuff.


This
5/6/2010 5:16:47 PM EDT
[#16]
this thread made me decide to watch gladiator with my dinner tonight.
5/6/2010 5:19:38 PM EDT
[#17]
Those were Romans
5/6/2010 5:21:34 PM EDT
[#18]
They will no longer get 14 months of pay for 12 months worked.

They will no longer be able to retire with a fat tax payed pension at 52, now it will be 67.

They won't get 20 holidays a year off.

These are a few of the austerity measures.  My numbers may be off some, but the concepts are correct.  The Greek government promised their union workers more than they can afford and it's coming to a head now.
5/6/2010 5:24:07 PM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
They will no longer get 14 months of pay for 12 months worked.

They will no longer be able to retire with a fat tax payed pension at 52, now it will be 67.

They won't get 20 holidays a year off.

These are a few of the austerity measures.  My numbers may be off some, but the concepts are correct.  The Greek government promised their union workers more than they can afford and it's coming to a head now.


oh my god, that would be hell on earth.
5/6/2010 5:25:09 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted:
Those were Romans


Yes i know but im still watching gladiator
5/6/2010 5:26:08 PM EDT
[#21]
Heck...they don't even know how many gov't workers they have...what do
they guesstimate? 1/3 of all citizens work for the gov't?
5/6/2010 5:26:37 PM EDT
[#22]
Quoted:
Quoted:
The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.




THIS . . . is coming here if the trend continues.  And remember, Obongo wants this to happen.


CMOS


This would never happen in America unless the goverment turned off the electricity, cell phones and internet. People in America don't have the balls to rage against the machine the way those Greecians are.



5/6/2010 5:27:23 PM EDT
[#23]
Adding to the serious stuff mentioned.

Alchohol tax.
Tobacco Tax.
VAT tax.

But yeah, most of the 'protestors' were union or govt-tit brats.
5/6/2010 5:27:58 PM EDT
[#24]
Liberals.
5/6/2010 5:28:02 PM EDT
[#25]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.




THIS . . . is coming here if the trend continues.  And remember, Obongo wants this to happen.


CMOS


This would never happen in America unless the goverment turned off the electricity, cell phones and internet. People in America don't have the balls to rage against the machine.





If they miss a few meals they will.

5/6/2010 5:28:05 PM EDT
[#26]
KY shortage.
5/6/2010 5:30:57 PM EDT
[#27]
"Big Government" is ignoring the people's will - they don't like that. Fortunately, the elite don't feel like listening today...
5/6/2010 5:31:22 PM EDT
[#28]
Lost the American Idol Broadcast.
5/6/2010 5:33:34 PM EDT
[#29]
To get to the other side.
5/6/2010 5:36:44 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted:
OK I really haven't been following the Greek meltdown ( I work 2 jobs and don't watch the news ) Why are they rioting? Is it because the gov wants to cut social programs?


Tyrannical goverment enslaving the citizens through fraud... It is as simple as that...

see

www.Maxkeiser.com
5/6/2010 6:08:51 PM EDT
[#31]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
The government cut the government cheese.  I fully expect similar (probably worse) activities if the US ended its entitlement programs.




THIS . . . is coming here if the trend continues.  And remember, Obongo wants this to happen.


CMOS


This would never happen in America unless the goverment turned off the electricity, cell phones and internet. People in America don't have the balls to rage against the machine.





If they miss a few meals they will.



Especially if they are paying 20 dollars a gallon for a tank of gas. We are so close right now  it isn't funny. All it will take is for the current regime to continue down the same path they are on.



I'm continuing to buy ammo and mags, I have a feeling that this is going to be a long hot summer.
5/6/2010 6:31:37 PM EDT
[#32]
Keep those PMAG's topped off!!