New Democracy Victory

[Aussie Trotskyist]

As you may be aware, the most recent elections in Greece have resulted in a 'victory' for the New Democracy Party.

I believe that these elections may have been rigged. Taking into consideration that the European (even global) bourgeoisie and their puppets have been depending on this 'victory', I believe this is a likely case.

However, I do not, as of yet, have any hard evidence that this is the case. If anyone comes across any firm evidence that the elections were rigged, may you please post it here.

Furthermore, should we be supporting SYRIZA, KKE or any other parties that have taken part in these 'elections'. Should we instead be supporting these parties to take action?

It is a Revolutionary situation (or so I believe). It may not be the perfect situation (like Russia had), but it still is one. Albeit, we cannot predict a Revolution, but we can still be a pain in the arse to the bourgeoisie can;t we (and organise the workers so that when the revolution comes, it will be much easier).

[Tamerlane]

I can't agree that it's a revolutionary situation. The political order that has existed up to now... is still there. Campaigning, propaganda, voting. The framework is still in place. A revolution is not taking place. A shake-up, maybe. Old socialists PASOK losing out to new socialists Syriza.

And I don't think you - that is, the people of Greece - should ask these newly-elected parties to take action, but to take their destinies into their own hands. I very much liked the story I heard about the local municipality creating a parking lot in a square in Exarcheia, which the inhabitants promptly tore up and turned into a community garden.

I'd love to hear more about this kind of action, and less about massive protests in Syntagma Square that while are important, and do keep up the pressure on politicians and their repressive arm(police), don't necessarily create much tangible benefit. Just a lot of tear gas and burning buildings.