Comments by "Luredreier" (@Luredreier) on "How independence indebted Greece" video.

@vinm300 You're kind of missing the point though. Yes, sure, the cause of the current debt is their modern politicians and population. But the reason for the behavior of said politicians and citizens/voters can be tracked back to then. Think of it this way. If you live in a country where for generations anything you pay into the state only ends up in the hands of other nations instead of being used for the public good of your nation do you really think that a tradition of paying taxes rather then tax evasion would develop? Likewise with things like public spending. Gotta use the money while you have the option as a politician/voter as any moment external forces will force you to turn towards austerity... And being in debt is essentially normalized after that much time. It's essentially the normal way to run the country...
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@vinm300 It partially is. History plays a huge role in how people *think*.
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