Tuesday, November 1, 2011

"Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes" Greek Referendum is Back On

The Latin bit is from Virgil's Aeneid:
"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts"

From ZeroHedge:

Contrary to rumors that the entire referendum will be called off, and be replaced with elections instead, it appears that it won't be, and instead, per the BBC, will progress based on G-Pap's fatal assumption that the public will actually vote for the bailout, the loss of sovereignty, and perpetual austerity. Via Bloomberg:
  • Papandreou Adviser Sees Greek Public Backing Bailout Plan: BBC
and it's official:
  • GREEK GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN TOLKAS SAYS REFERENDUM TO GO AHEAD
Good luck.