[Mika]

It isn't actually that long ago when Greece still had a little bit different government organization; Greece was a dictatorship in 1970s. It is that quickly how things change.

However, I don't blame the people in Southern European countries for this one. Well, they are of course responsible for the voting behavior, but how does that go then when the parties promised something and never actually delivered? The issue here is that monetary systems within the societies differed quite a bit around the eurozone, and nobody, it appears, controlled the loaning at all. This allowed Southern Europe to borrow with the same interest rate as Germany (I believe that the interest rate in Northern Europe would also be slightly higher). Of course, nobody forces anyone to take loans, and especially stupid loans, but still, some amount of responsibility falls on the bankers, and on the organization that should keep them under control.

After I'm done with my mortgage, I'll never take any loans again.

[Dragon]

Here in Poland we have a saying: "Dobry zwyczaj, nie pożyczaj" (It's a good habit not to take loans). Another good habit is not spending more than you actually have. Sounds like Captain Obvious to any logically thinking human, but most governments don't seem to be aware of those simple rules. As evidenced by Greece (and really, most other countries too) doing both of these things. Some time ago, Romney praised Poland of all nations for being smarter with their money than the rest of the Europe, citing adherence to the latter rule as a reason. I wonder what this world is coming to (it isn't anything good, that's for sure).

[FireSpawn]

I'm still pretty sure that if everyone in HLP chips in, we could get our offshore base up and running. From there we can bring unity to the world, and prepare for the Shivan incursion, the Cryvans and the Arachnid attack (we already know they have 'Brain bugs' so it'll be a peice of piss to stomp them out).

[Nuke]

or we could just nuke everything

[Unknown Target]

Ha, ha, didn't see that response coming from you Nuke.

[Nuke]

i know, its getting old. but its still expected from me.

[jr2]

Nuke, I've had you figured out for a long time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4-obTw0VY

[SpardaSon21]

I'm still pretty sure that if everyone in HLP chips in, we could get our offshore base up and running. From there we can bring unity to the world, and prepare for the Shivan incursion, the Cryvans and the Arachnid attack (we already know they have 'Brain bugs' so it'll be a peice of piss to stomp them out).

We already have a solution to a Cyrvan invasion: Dekker.  Any female leader of theirs will be unable to resist his seductive personality, and any male leader will be easily convinced to head to the nearest pub for a few pints.

[Nuke]

Nuke, I've had you figured out for a long time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4-obTw0VY

of course. i want to spread the love, joy and happiness that is nuclear hellfire.