In our discussion, I asked about this...if there is anything resembling a truly organized opposition party; a united voice of the opposition, if you will. Answer...apparently not. You’re seeing a disjointed lashing out of angry citizens. True, there will be some (and NO doubt the media will zero in on them.....sound familiar???) that are whining about having to retire at 55 vs. 53. Does that represent the majority, or the anger in that country? Again, apparently not.
Your friends may NOT represent Greeks at "home",because ,first of all,they left "home" for better oportunities,and secondly,obviously work hard(anyone who runs an eatery works hard or it goes out of business).
People who leave the "old country" for America's opportunities, yet forever wax eloquent regarding the many ways the "old country" is so great ,annoy me,especially if they wish or want the U.S. to change to be more like the "old country".
I had a supervisor from Europe often criticizing U.S. roads,politics,and business practices;yet when asked why he came here,it was for jobs for him and his sons!Finally,whenever he launched into another lecture why the U.S. should change to conform to his homeland,I would point east and say"it's about 3,000 miles that way".