People here in the US have no idea how bad it is in Greece right now. Comparatively speaking, although our jobless rate is high (for American standards) our society as a whole is still staying afloat.

In Greece, just to see a glimpse of their financial devastation, over 60% (A HUGE PERCENTAGE) of the population have not paid their electricity bill in over 3 months.

These people are so broke that they can't even pay their utility bills. That's how bad it is over there right now.

Not to get political, but if Ron Paul was to be elected and is able to push through his drastic spending cuts, we would be just like Greece right now.

We should take note. We complain about things here but still have a chance to make improvements. My heart goes out to these people who have lost everything. We have it made so far comparatively speaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to these folks that see some amount of relief soon. The farmers that are helping their fellow man are golden in my book.

This is not a third world nation hurting here. These folks are us. For those who think it can't happen, here's a preview. A terrible, tragic, situation.

Is it really that difficult to stash away extra rice, beans, and canned goods each month? For about $10 a month, I buy an extra 5lbs of rice, 3lbs of dried beans, and a dozen cans of fruits and vegetables just in case something happens. At this point, I've got enough food to get me through an entire year if need be. If people would just employ some basic preparation strategies, standing in a huge public line for food hand-outs wouldn't be necessary.

Originally posted by SeekingAlpha
In Greece, just to see a glimpse of their financial devastation, over 60% (A HUGE PERCENTAGE) of the population have not paid their electricity bill in over 3 months.

You've obviously not been to Philadelphia or Detroit lately.

Not to get political, but if Ron Paul was to be elected and is able to push through his drastic spending cuts, we would be just like Greece right now.

Well, not to get political, but if you think that sacrificing our Constitution, stripping away individual liberties, and continuing bail-outs and quantitative easing is the way to keep America strong, then you should pack your sh|t and GTFO. I hear Greece is nice this time of year...

Originally posted by BLV12A
Some might find it interesting that a certain Greek monk once upon a time, not that long ago actually, predicted that one of the things that will happen in the future, involving Greece, or in this case to Greece, was starvation.

I'm sorry, but a blanket prediction that starvation will occur does not make a prophet. Starvation and famine have been occurring globally throughout history, so such a prediction is sorta like predicting that the sun will rise tomorrow. You heard it hear first... if that sun rises up in the East tomorrow morning I'm changing my name to Nostradamus.

They are also GIVING UP THEIR CHILDREN TO FOSTER HOMES.

This SHOULD not be happening anywhere in this day and age!

Originally posted by draco49
Is it really that difficult to stash away extra rice, beans, and canned goods each month? For about $10 a month, I buy an extra 5lbs of rice, 3lbs of dried beans, and a dozen cans of fruits and vegetables just in case something happens. At this point, I've got enough food to get me through an entire year if need be. If people would just employ some basic preparation strategies, standing in a huge public line for food hand-outs wouldn't be necessary.

Right, guarding your stockpile with your life would be necessary instead.

Originally posted by HunkaHunka

Originally posted by draco49
Is it really that difficult to stash away extra rice, beans, and canned goods each month? For about $10 a month, I buy an extra 5lbs of rice, 3lbs of dried beans, and a dozen cans of fruits and vegetables just in case something happens. At this point, I've got enough food to get me through an entire year if need be. If people would just employ some basic preparation strategies, standing in a huge public line for food hand-outs wouldn't be necessary.

Right, guarding your stockpile with your life would be necessary instead.

A year's worth of food, supplies, clothing, and water filtration equipment fits neatly in the back of my SUV (along with 30 gallons of reserve fuel). When things go bad, I'll just head into the mountains and set up camp. I won't need to guard my supplies with my life... I've got plenty of ammunition.

The money lended (given, we won't get it back) to them is used for the banks of not going bankrupt. because of the ongoing bankrun.

The banks created this crisis and are also doing nothing to solve this crisis. They don't want it to be solved. The crisis is a good money income for the banks. They don't care about the starving people.