Friday, January 12, 2007

Attack on U.S. Embassy in Greece: Wonder why?

Today an anti-tank grenade was fired in the office of the U.S. ambassador to Greece. According to officials the target was meant to be the U.S. Seal but just missed it and hit the office of the ambassador. Its been reported that a Marxist group named Revolutionary Action has claimed responsibility and is in the midst of a power struggle between various Leftist groups.

Greece has been a hotbed of resistance movements ever since WW2. During 1967-74 the country was ran by a Military dictatorship supported by the U.S. During that time anybody in opposition to the regime was tortured and persecuted.

This is a microcosm of how the U.S. government has infiltrated many countries and how the people react to it. Although I am never supportive of any Socialist fringe groups, I do see why they are hostile or the protesters. I mean if your neighbor came and infiltrated your house and established a presence,wouldn't you feel defensive?

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