[norwaypinesavage]

"Greece is unlikely to be more prosperous without continued transfer payments to their govt from outside the country."

Au contraire. The only way for Greece to ultimately prosper is for all Greeks to each hitch up to pull the Greek wagon. Transfusions of money from others will only prolong their agony.

[Paladin2]

True that their only hope is to take advantage of increased autonomy over the long run. It would take a couple of generations to transform their culture. I dont see it happening, but wish it would.