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Hi Sheldon, greetings from Down Under and thank you for your comment. Sheldon wrote "and there is no proof that Tsipras is some sort of sell-out, your claims notwithstanding. All along, Tzipras' offer of concessions was a bluff. He knew that the Troika would reject them, so he 'offered' them knowing that the Troika's arrogant rejection of them would galvanize the Greek electorate into giving him a majority during the ensuing referendum. Getting a majority was crucial since Syriza itself won less than a majority during its initial election victory." Well I hope you are right Sheldon. My analysis was based on the offer Tsirpas made at the last minute. Mind you I was heavily influenced by the Guardian headline which said "Tsirpas climbs down". Also, Galbraith hinted that Tsirpas sidelined Varoufakis and put more concession minded negotiators in charge. If the Troika had accepted his last minute offer, then that would have destroyed him and his party and demoralized the people. A hell of a bluff, I would call that. But maybe you have access to more information than myself. In any case, this is a victory for the people. And that is what we must now concentrate on. comradely Gary _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
