tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post5446206910556016808..comments2023-03-09T13:25:25.939+02:00Comments on the many faces of (new) athens: a new day has dawned…Gigi P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07295664642524772121noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-30242957609771533542012-06-16T09:57:00.413+03:002012-06-16T09:57:00.413+03:00To the reader in Wichita - thank you for your kin...To the reader in Wichita - thank you for your kind words. From one heart to another, in this anonymous internet world, kind words and sentiments make all the difference and bring light and hope.Gigi P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07295664642524772121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-68023707119111987152012-06-16T04:06:23.299+03:002012-06-16T04:06:23.299+03:00I'm not even sure what it was that lead me to ...I'm not even sure what it was that lead me to this blog/post but your words have reached out across the miles to Wichita, KS - USA. I won't pretend that I comprehend or fully understand the situation there and the main stream media here is clearly selective in what we see and hear.<br /><br />It seems small in light of such enormous negativity, but for what it's worth my heart, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and those sharing in the difficulties there.<br /><br />I heard once a long time ago, that there is no darkness so black that a single candle flame cannot chase it away. There are times I've doubted that myself but none-the-less I have always held onto that belief.<br /><br />So, from one heart to another a candle burns here for you and yours that you might find light in the darkness. Be strong, keep hope and know that others truly do care about you and what's happening there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-82942450063749183702012-06-14T10:46:07.287+03:002012-06-14T10:46:07.287+03:00An interesting read, thanks for sharing your exper...An interesting read, thanks for sharing your experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-30763870127504170622012-06-12T14:45:18.843+03:002012-06-12T14:45:18.843+03:00I am very saddened to read your recent posts. I re...I am very saddened to read your recent posts. I realise that Greek society is greatly divided on the grave issues facing the nation. Meanwhile people in the society - the ones who are at the edges - are either killing themselves or getting into crime to survive. <br /><br />In this condition, austerity is not the answer, I realise but country is told by other countries that's what is necessary... <br /><br />Typical condition of a person or entity that lives beyond its means. <br /><br />What is the solution ? I realize there is no magic bullet.<br /><br />The volunteers & good social support organizations and other charity can I think make a difference, in spite of what Govt. is doing, if they pull themselves together to :<br />(1) Provide food to the needy<br />(2) Health, Medical care to the needy<br />(3) Safety and security to the hard-working immigrants. Spread the truth that immigrants are the real boon and not bane. They escaped even worse situation than what you have there to live there.... so make best of their experience and hardwork.<br />(4) Elect people who will not encourage and indulge in violence, ethnic cleansing etc. - whatever is their economic political ideology, that's secondary.<br /><br />Currency change is the last thing you want in such an environment. Drive this point to the leaders. You can walk out of a currency when you are strong. When you are weak, it is elixir of life. Do not use it as an issue to make a hanging rope...Maruvur S. Sridharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02938214699460663250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-35393286513387203202012-06-09T17:28:44.223+03:002012-06-09T17:28:44.223+03:00Most rumours say that the police support golden da...Most rumours say that the police support golden dawn, that is why Ilias Kasidiaris is still at large. They don't want to find him.<br /><br />Hopefully the Greeks will not vote for them this time.<br /><br />In his latest video he saying that the 1967 - 1974 dictatorship was a good thing for Greece, and they should have it back.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxxDsXS0zJ0<br /><br />But I agree with you, while I sit on balcony drinking my morning frappe I can think of nothing good happening around me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-72756547194411280772012-06-09T17:22:44.033+03:002012-06-09T17:22:44.033+03:00You should be quite safe, Just be watchful at all ...You should be quite safe, Just be watchful at all times in the City, the Islands are safe, Just here in Athens this senseless violence is happening, mostly by Golden Dawn themselves or there supporters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034075612823435054.post-87947934706853842372012-06-08T04:59:54.370+03:002012-06-08T04:59:54.370+03:00Scary times. I'm English but of Indian descent...Scary times. I'm English but of Indian descent, and my wife is white. We were planning to visit Greece later this summer, but reading reports like this make me wonder if it's safe being a visible minority. Are these just isolated incidents, or something more troubling? I wouldn't avoid France just because of Le Pen, but this somehow seems much worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com