Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead. - Charles Bukowski
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The Harsh Couch - 2015.07.14 Quaker Grannies
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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://theharshcouch.com/thc/2015-07-14/
EU negotiations with the Greeks is long-delayed comeuppance for the Melian dialogue
The Athenians, in a frank and matter-of-fact manner, offer the Melians an ultimatum: surrender and pay tribute to Athens, or be destroyed.
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The Athenians counter that only the strong have a right to indulge in hope; the weak Melians are hopelessly outnumbered.