Ukraine vs Greece: A comparison

[Rasputin_Vol]

This is (allegedly) why the people of Ukraine demonstrated and eventually overthrew their govt...

Ostensibly over the government's refusal to move toward the European Union, though undoubtedly there's more to the story.

Angry about Kiev's policy U-turn away from integration with Europe, hundreds of demonstrators lined trash bins, metal containers and flower pots to stop employees from going to work. They focused their attention on government offices after tens of thousands of people took part in an opposition-led rally Sunday, marred by violence.
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What started out late last month as demonstrations against Yanukovich's decision not to sign a landmark trade deal with the European Union has ballooned into something much larger. Demonstrators say they will stop at nothing short of new parliamentary and presidential elections.

"This is not a protest. This is a revolution," protest leader Yuri Lutsenko, told a crowd of thousands who packed Independence Square on Sunday.

Here is what is going on in Greece...

Greek debt crisis: What was the point of the referendum? - BBC News

"I call on you to say a big 'no' to ultimatums, 'no' to blackmail," he cried. "Turn your back on those who would terrorise you."

His thousands of fans roared in approval. The Greek public followed his lead and 61% voted "oxi" ("No").

Roll forward seven days and Greece's prime minister signed the very measures he had fought against. Corporate tax and VAT will rise, privatisations will be pursued, public sector pay lowered and early retirement phased out.

Victoria Nuland the State Department had no trouble going into Ukraine to overturn a govt there that went against the will of the people. Back in March. Nuland was in Greece visiting a PM that would later in the year do exactly what Yanukovich was accused of doing... going against the will of the people.

 

[Velo Vol]

Comparison: Both Greeks and Ukrainians want to be in the EU.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Comparison: Both Greeks and Ukrainians want to be in the EU.

Comparison: The EU is in neither countries' long term best interests.

 

[LouderVol]

wait if he is working for us why is the IMF calling for his removal?

 

[Pacer92]

EU, Nuland, IMF = destruction for both