I've been dealing with end-of-term matters, not leaving much time for deeep thoughts about the ancient world. But I did want to say that the news coming out of Greece right now scares the heck out of me. Just recently, it seems, the media has started describing them in unironic terms as "neo-Nazis."
I also read that their slogan in TV ads is "get rid of the stench" (referring to immigrants). What in the world?!
I spent only a month over there, about 2 years ago, but I have to say the only jobs I saw that were overwhelmingly held by immigrants were itinerant toy and flower sales. Really? The Greek economy would be rescued if only ethnic Greeks were permitted to sell roses at outdoor cafes?
Scary, scary stuff.
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