Crowdfunded bailout of Greece

[nxylas]

Hardly realistic, I know, but wouldn't it be great if the forces of austerity and capitalism-without-democracy were defeated by millions of ordinary people showing #SolidarityWithGreece

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/greek-bailout-fund#/story

[olddots]

1. I agree

n.t.

[drm604]

2. Indiegogo seems to be down.

In any case, as you say, it's hardly realistic. It would have to raise billions.

[drm604]

3. It seems to be up and down.

I was just able to get it to load once. They've raised 238,000 Euros so far.

[nxylas]

4. I don't think it's entirely serious

More of a chance to pitch in and help, and maybe score some yummy feta as a thank you.

[KamaAina]

6. Feta? Thanks, but no thanks.

I could do with some ouzo, though. Opaa!

[nxylas]

8. That's actually one of the thank you gifts

It costs more than the feta and olives, but less than the Greek holiday. I can't check the details, due to the site crashing, as mentioned above.

[drm604]

5. The Indiegogo link now shows the following:

Thanks for visiting the
"Greek Bailout Fund" campaign page

The Greek Bailout Fund campaign page is experiencing some issues due to its astonishing popularity. It should be back up shortly.

Follow us on Twitter and we'll let you know when it's back up.

Thank you for your patience!

- Indiegogo

I'm still extremely skeptical that they'll reach their goal of 1.6 billion.

[geek tragedy]

7. At this rate all they need is about 100 million more donors to kick in

And then commit to making the same donation every month.

[nxylas]

9. Article about the bailout in The Guardian

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jul/01/greek-bailout-crowdfund-politicians-euros-people?CMP=fb_gu

[drm604]

10. Currently, they've raised 1 million Euros in 3 days.

Last edited Wed Jul 1, 2015, 01:59 PM - Edit history (1)

Continuing at the same rate, it will take 3,000 days to reach 1 billion.

Edited to add: Weirdly, the amount has now dropped down to €874,356. Can people rescind pledges?

[CK_John]

11. Who can pick up the funds, some corrupt minister who claims he will payoff the debt?