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.
Recent political tensions in France show the public debate over taxation, social benefits, and fiscal discipline is reigniting questions about the state's role.
Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget that the state lives at the expense of everyone.
This truth cuts through the noise of modern politics, from Paris to Athens, where the illusion of “free” public goods remains a great political fiction.
Author's summary: Diaspora approaches Greek politics with sentiment.
- Key issues: taxation, social benefits, fiscal discipline.
- Frédéric Bastiat's warning: the state lives at the expense of everyone.