The 'others' did not do the same

Recently, whenever government lawmakers have found themselves under pressure during their rare appearances on radio or television programs, the only thing they have seemed capable of doing is blaming their predecessors, saying, "The others before us did the same thing," or something along those lines.

Well, the "others" did not do the same. The "others" never reached this level of cynicism, dishonesty and obsession with establishing a regime the way ruling SYRIZA - along with its junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) - has in order to get into power and remain in power.

How the leftists perceive that power has really shown itself with the appointment of Stelios Pappas as CEO of the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH), an organization which is currently being nationalized. With the approval of Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis, they've...