2012 Greek Legislative Election

[Phoenix Rising]

With Greece collapsing from within due to the undemocratic European Union and an unsustainable socialist welfare state, the government is having early elections in 2012. Currently an election date has not been set, however they are expected to be held sometime between April 29 and May 13. In late 2011 the democratically elected government of Greece was ousted by the European Union, and has been replaced with EU bureaucrats. The new EU puppet regime is headed by the former Vice President of the European Central Bank, Lucas Papademos. The world is watching; will Greece, the historic birthplace of democracy, return to a democratically elected government or will we see the EU's reign of terror continue to hold the country hostage? Please keep any and all discussions pertaining to the upcoming 2012 Greek parliamentary elections here. Below is some information on the major parties contesting the upcoming election.


Coalition of the Radical Left (Led By: Alexis Tsipras)

Democratic Socialism, Eco-socialism, Anti-capitalism, Alter-globalization

Communist Party of Greece (Led By: Aleka Papariga)

Communism, Marxism–Leninism

Democratic Alliance (Led By: Dora Bakoyannis)

Centrism (self-proclaimed)

Democratic Left (Led By: Fotis Kouvelis)
Democratic Socialism, Social Democracy, Pro-EU

Independent Greeks (Led By: Panos Kammenos)
Conservatism, Nationalism, Populism

Popular Orthodox Rally (Led By: Georgios Karatzaferis)
Greek Nationalism, Populism, National Conservatism

New Democracy (Led By: Antonis Samaras)

Liberal Conservatism, Conservatism, Christian Democracy

Panhellenic Citizen Chariot (Led By: Giannis Dimaras)
Democratic Socialism, Social Democracy

Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Led By: Evangelos Venizelos)

Social Democracy, Democratic Socialism (historical)

[Order]

The people of greece fell for the lie that socialism means free money, hearts, stars and unicorns.
The citizens of that country need to decide whether they want to work hard and enjoy economic freedom or to find another teat to attempt to suckle.

From my home in the US, I feel no ripple from that crumbling country. I am watching simply to draw any potential knowladge as far as governing philosophy, how it is precieved by the people, how it is carried out and what the effects are.

Obviously, socialism leads to a country in shambles.

I'm kind of hoping greece turns to either communism or extreeme liberalism.

Communism because I believe that the sheer profit the govt would make will make it seem like greece has turned its situation around, only for more trouble to develop in later years/decades. Unless china takes them under their wing (which would be very interesting).

Extreeme liberalism because it is not far from socialism, the problems would continue as the governing philosophy would not change much. The country would continue to see hard times and nothing would be fixed.

Of course, the best thing for the people would be to return to democracy, focus on whatever type of industry they can and start regaining social and economic freedoms they have given up.
But that wouldnt teach me anything.

Good luck, Greece.
Hopefully the people and the govt realize that complacency and lazyness are what caused your problems to begin with. There is no easy way out.