We all know the challengers in the upcoming electoral battle: Antonis Samaras versus Alexis Tsipras and vice versa. We also know that the prize of the fight is power; this cannot be inherited, donated, ceded (so we think), bargained or over turned, but rather it is handed over when the going gets tough and those in charge realize that all they have left is to ensure a safe departure from the political landscape.
If all of this though is obvious, what is the point of all the struggles – “popular”, “national”, “ultimate”, “liberating” etc?
Of course the political parties make sure that there are disagreements, conflicts and clashes, rhetorical battles and “celebrations” where the spirits of each faction’s “saints” are invited. With the help of these shadows from the past and the contribution of the “political giants” who laid the foundations of the pending bankruptcy, the parties are preparing for clashes that may turn out to be a bubble…
If an unsuspecting citizen where to listen to the political and financial fanfare on the radio or television, or read the fear mongering financial statements in the newspapers, he would naturally get trapped.
It is easy though for one to recall documented political statements from the challengers of the time, which seem like disposable electoral political rags.
It is probably difficult for the unassuming voter to tell the difference between the challengers when they are all in favor of the country pursuing a European path and consider the Euro to be infallible.
If Greece is determined to stay on the European path, any party that comes to power will pay its respect to Brussels and will go along with the partners.
All this considered, the serious political powers (namely those vying for power) should prepare to meet the challengers of our times. And because invisible forces may even force a Great Alliance, it is best to keep quiet…
Stavros P. Psycharis
Originally published in the print edition
