MrH wrote:Guys, guys, Greece's problem is simple, they spent more than they receive.
It's not rocket Science. With a tiny population in minus, a very small proportion
Actually able to work due to the vast majority being well over the age of 50,
And Greece's failed attempts in curving its trade deficit according to its lack
Of industrial output, Greece was always, and will always fall into the same trap.
Like with many European countries, Greece needs a young workforce - probably
From Turkey - to stop relentless spending for the next 20 years and leave the
EURO and make deals with other NON-EU member rich countries without EU-
Red tape and restrictions implied on its economy. This bailout won't last too long
Before Greece falls into a harder economic scenario than today. And, judging
By Germany's offer to buy a few Greek islands in return for money, I wouldn't
Trust the EU as far as a cheap EasyJet flight. Greece needs Turkey, and to Harmonise
Its relationship with the Turkic countries, including the TRNC. if Turkey can give
The TRNC a free 1billion per year, imagine the strength of Turkey's emerging
Economy, both as an energy hub and according to the lucratic deals signed with
Many of its neighbours.
This was written on my Blackberry device so sorry for any errors. I will read
Your comments when I arrive in Zurich.
At least one Greek agrees with you Mr H...
The governor of Kios island has reportedly written to Papandreu asking that young Turks should be allowed to visit the island without visas and settle there freely if they so chose...Polidoros Lambniduris thinks it is high time Greeks gave up their racist and xenophobic attitudes and embrace their Turkish neighbours...The only way forward in the global village economy...could this be the beginning of the end of our little Problem???
http://arama.hurriyet.com.tr/arsivnews.aspx?id=14610451