Orwell in modern greek politics
Orwell in Greek politics. A guided tour. ( Aygi
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If we are not mistaken, our entire problem is what name should be given to our default. Venizelos uses the english term "Selective Default". Selective Default 2, the sequel, will be starring Pierce Brosnan. Papandreou used another term, in his interview with the financial times. He said "partial halt of payments" upon which the goverment spokesman was angry not at the PM but at the translators.
These things happen. Equally lost in translation was Pangalos phrase "we ll need tanks to protect the banks" This was just technical jargon for immediate measures restoring competitiveness and economic dynamism. The corresponding english term is St. Bartholomew΄s Day massacre.
These things happen. Equally lost in translation was Pangalos phrase "we ll need tanks to protect the banks" This was just technical jargon for immediate measures restoring competitiveness and economic dynamism. The corresponding english term is St. Bartholomew΄s Day massacre.