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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Rejection of Austerity Begins
from 24/7WallStreet:
The Rejection of Austerity Begins
Posted: March 28, 2012 at 6:23 am
With national elections in Greece only a few weeks away, the coalition that rules the nation finds itself in trouble. Politicians who supported austerity measures as a means to get a bailout of the countrys finances face challenges from candidates who say the government went too far. The reaction is only natural. Many voters have been stripped of benefits, had salaries cut or have lost some form or another of their social safety nets. The upcoming election could sweep new members into parliament, and these new members may try to repeal or modify austerity agreements.
Greece is not the only nation that faces angry voters. Similar circumstances could affect elections in Portugal, Spain and even Italy. A referendum will be held in Ireland to seek support for the nations treaty with the European Union, a treaty that is the basis of Irelands bailout.
The rounds of national elections could be a year off or more, but this may make it more difficult for current leaders to keep their positions. Austeritys bite could be felt the most in a few more quarters as governments cut expenses, which may push some nations into recessions, increase unemployment and cut the social services to the elderly.
The Greek election probably will be a signal to voters in other austerity-burdened nations. If opponents of austerity in Greece gain power and challenge the southern European countrys pact with the European Union, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund, it likely will embolden voters in other nations to act similarly. ..................(more)
The complete piece is at: http://247wallst.com/2012/03/28/the-rejection-of-austerity-begins/#ixzz1qPwdFTB8
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The Rejection of Austerity Begins (Original Post)
marmar
Mar 2012
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xchrom
(108,903 posts)1. du rec. nt
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)2. Good...knr
FirstLight
(13,364 posts)3. ...
they did go too far... and now the pendulum will swing back the other way. I say GOOD! I feel so sorry for the people who have been struggling. So much worse than here, so far... but it's obvious that the banks etc make the mistakes and fuck up the money, and the people are the ones who get screwn... and that's the same EVERYWHERE