Like everywhere else in the world, the people here in Athens are really pissed off at their politicians. The word "corrupt" is always used when talking politics. Apparently, the Greek politicians accept large bribes in exchange for government contracts which are rewarded to the highest bidder rather than the lowest. The politicians are also famous for handing out government jobs to family and friends. The locals tell me their government workers are renowned for doing nothing all day and it is impossible to fire them. They then collect big pensions when they retire. All of this sounds vaguely familiar, but I can't remember where I heard it before. :-)
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