Diaspora and Greek Politics: Sentiment Instead of Scrutiny
Parts of the diaspora still approach Greek politics with the same tolerance that once enabled dysfunction at home.
Many approach politicians from Greece with sentiment instead of scrutiny.
Recent political tensions in France show that the public debate over taxation, social benefits, and fiscal discipline is once again reigniting questions about how much the state can give, and who ultimately pays for it.
- cheaper services
- more benefits
- fewer taxes
Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget that the state lives at the expense of everyone.
From Paris to Athens, the illusion of “free” public goods remains one of the great political fictions of our time.
Author summary: Sentiment hinders scrutiny in Greek politics.