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Old 07-02-15, 08:50 AM   #12
Oberon
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Originally Posted by Jimbuna View Post
Withe the Greek referendum due this Sunday I've a feeling Tsipras is running out of options, especially if the population go against his plea in a televised speech asking them to vote 'no'.

Either way, next week should give us all a much clearer picture as to which way this situation is going to end up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33314442
I think it's going to be closer than a lot of people think, there has been definitely an undercurrent of opposition to Tsipras which has grown a fair bit in recent weeks. His statement that he will resign with a 'Yes' vote is another shrewd political move, he doesn't want to be seen as the politician that was voted to power on a non-austerity platform and then was forced to implement austerity anyway.
I'll give the guy his dues, he sticks to his guns, more so than most western politicians.
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