Greeks stand up to European bullies

When 19th century Victorian historian Thomas Carlyle tabbed economics the 'dismal science', he may have been foreshadowing the dismal treatment of Greece by its wealthy European creditors. If so, the beleaguered Greek Davids struck a mighty blow against the EU bankster Goliaths Sunday with their surprisingly large vote against another round of heartless, cruel austerity against Greece. The Greek debt crisis would surely has worsened under new austerity with only the Greek people doing the suffering while the irresponsible moneylenders call all the shots. But the Greek people showed that no matter the overwhelming power of the moneyed interests, the suffering masses with a vote can level the negotiating field. First up? Turning the flow of money to Greek banks back on to end the latest, EU imposed hardship.

All decent Illinoisans, especially the needy now being threatened and intimidated by Governor Austerity, should take note as we push back against an economic oligarch who gained power with personal millions and slick sophistry to promote the interests of his wealthy base.

Doing the right thing in Illinois should be Greek to us.