Greek opposition leader says 'for sale' sign placed on Greece

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Leader of Greeces' Radical left party Syriza, Alexis Tsipras speaks at the Parliament in Athens, Saturday, July 7, 2012. Tsipras accused the coalition government of wanting to "deepen" the terms of the bailout deals which, according to him, have brought hardship and misery, and of wanting to sell Greece's resources on the cheap.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leader of Greece's main opposition party has accused the country's three-party coalition government of wanting to sell Greece's resources and public companies on the cheap.

Alexis Tsipras, head of the Coalition of the Radical Left party, known as Syriza, told Parliament Saturday he was especially warning those who want to "grab state property on the cheap." He warned would-be buyers of state property that they might lose all their money and face criminal proceedings.

Tsipras proposes a moratorium on the payment of Greece's debt until the country, mired in a deep recession, returns to growth. He predicts his party will soon come to power because the coalition government will fail.

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1. Nicholas Kostopoulos wrote on July 07, 2012 8:37 PM	Only a idiot like Tsipras would say something like this. His type of government would go bankrupt in a matter of days, in demanding that his government renegotiate his loan which would be turned down. Hence no more loan money, hence a bankrupt state. Maybe this is what Greece needs, a wake up call to show them what a idiot party like Syriza would do. Of course he and his party being elected shows me how stupid and lazy the Greek citizens have become. They are used to a welfare state such as phony jobs, corruption, vote buying with jobs, etc.

2. Philip Vorgias wrote on July 08, 2012 9:06 AM	He's discouraging the buying of Greek assets at the time the government is trying to sell them, utterly appalling. His statements will erode interest and cost Greece valuable needed capital. Where is the Green News Media challenging this guy on his statements??? They're AWOL once again. This guy and his wreckless statements get a bye from the Greek media.

3. Niko Seretis wrote on July 08, 2012 9:31 AM	He's obviously in it for himself just like all the other politicians we've seen. Soon he'll be sending his lazy goons to the streets to protest and burn down businesses. People need to start throwing yogurt at this idiot!

4. Philip Vorgias wrote on July 08, 2012 12:06 PM	He needs to be held accountable for his statements, to date he has not been.

5. diogenes kekatos wrote on July 08, 2012 6:50 PM	A smug, arrogant, revolting, irresponsible demagogue. Typical low-life Greek leftist.
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