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**Bounce** · 06-29-2011, 06:12 AM

Comrade Obama is working toward the day that this happens here and he can declare martial law and make himself dictator.

Our debt situation is so bad we make Greece look financially responsible by comparison.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43558670...d_news-europe/

Fierce battles break out amid mass Greece protest

General strike disrupts servcies across country; stone-throwing youths battle riot police

updated 6/28/2011 4:45:58 PM ET 2011-06-28T20:45:58

ATHENS, Greece — A general strike disrupted services across Greece and riots erupted once more outside Parliament Tuesday as demonstrators protested tax increases and spending cuts essential for the country to receive critical bailout funds that will prevent a potentially disastrous default.

Inside Parliament, lawmakers debated new austerity measures which must be passed this week if Greece's international creditors are to release the next 12 billion euro batch of the country's 110 billion euro bailout — and prevent a default that could drag down European banks and shake the European and world economy.

But the measures, which include spending cuts and tax hikes on even those on minimum wages, have caused widespread outrage.

Unions embarked on a two-day general strike Tuesday, halting nearly all public transport, forcing airlines to reschedule or cancel dozens of flights and bringing public services to a standstill.

A peaceful protest by about 20,000 people quickly degenerated into violence, with riot police firing volleys of tear gas and stun grenades to keep back hooded youths pelting them with thousands of chunks of ripped up paving stones and marble chipped from building facades and steps. Police said 37 policemen were injured during Tuesday's riots, while 14 protesters were arrested. Emergency services said nine protesters were injured.

Greece is no stranger to violent demonstrations or strikes, and these are not expected to derail the parliamentary votes on Wednesday and Thursday — but they have added to an atmosphere of deep dissatisfaction.

06-29-2011, 06:12 AM	#1
Bounce Join Date Oct 2005 Age 54 Posts 400 Senior Member	Greece on the brink Comrade Obama is working toward the day that this happens here and he can declare martial law and make himself dictator. Our debt situation is so bad we make Greece look financially responsible by comparison. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43558670...d_news-europe/ Fierce battles break out amid mass Greece protest General strike disrupts servcies across country; stone-throwing youths battle riot police updated 6/28/2011 4:45:58 PM ET 2011-06-28T20:45:58 ATHENS, Greece — A general strike disrupted services across Greece and riots erupted once more outside Parliament Tuesday as demonstrators protested tax increases and spending cuts essential for the country to receive critical bailout funds that will prevent a potentially disastrous default. Inside Parliament, lawmakers debated new austerity measures which must be passed this week if Greece's international creditors are to release the next 12 billion euro batch of the country's 110 billion euro bailout — and prevent a default that could drag down European banks and shake the European and world economy. But the measures, which include spending cuts and tax hikes on even those on minimum wages, have caused widespread outrage. Unions embarked on a two-day general strike Tuesday, halting nearly all public transport, forcing airlines to reschedule or cancel dozens of flights and bringing public services to a standstill. A peaceful protest by about 20,000 people quickly degenerated into violence, with riot police firing volleys of tear gas and stun grenades to keep back hooded youths pelting them with thousands of chunks of ripped up paving stones and marble chipped from building facades and steps. Police said 37 policemen were injured during Tuesday's riots, while 14 protesters were arrested. Emergency services said nine protesters were injured. Greece is no stranger to violent demonstrations or strikes, and these are not expected to derail the parliamentary votes on Wednesday and Thursday — but they have added to an atmosphere of deep dissatisfaction.
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