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.
Challenges in Public Debate
Recent political tensions in France show that the public debate over taxation, social benefits, and fiscal discipline is once again reigniting questions about the role of the state.
Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget that the state lives at the expense of everyone.
This truth, warned by French economist Frédéric Bastiat nearly two centuries ago, cuts through the noise of modern politics.
From Paris to Athens, the illusion of “free” public goods remains a great political fiction of our time.
Author summary: Diaspora approach to Greek politics needs scrutiny.