I think you vastly underestimate the power of nationalism. Greece is especially vulnerable to nationalism due to a glorious ancient past and really long Ottoman occupation. Still I think any government who accepted that would be toppled by nationalists.
Now you mention it—I imagine Russia… same religion, always wanted a warm-water port, led by a man who whatever his faults are, does not lack imagination… hmmmm.
I should add that I did not mean it ironically. He may be evil but he is not stupid—although lately he seems to be getting too big for his pants i.e. getting boycotted by about 80% of the planet’s GDP is not really something to risk easily.
I think you vastly underestimate the power of nationalism. Greece is especially vulnerable to nationalism due to a glorious ancient past and really long Ottoman occupation. Still I think any government who accepted that would be toppled by nationalists.
No, that’s why I posted it in the Crazy Ideas Thread instead of the Obviously Workable Ideas thread.
Still, if the austerity gets bad enough and the price is right, Greeks might go for it anyway, as long as the buyer isn’t Turkey or Germany.
Now you mention it—I imagine Russia… same religion, always wanted a warm-water port, led by a man who whatever his faults are, does not lack imagination… hmmmm.
This is my official description of Putin from now on.
I should add that I did not mean it ironically. He may be evil but he is not stupid—although lately he seems to be getting too big for his pants i.e. getting boycotted by about 80% of the planet’s GDP is not really something to risk easily.