Socialism versus Fascism

A cornerstone of US foreign policy since 1945 has been to undermine and ultimately destroy socialist governments all over the world, even if legitimately elected.  This was true in Iran in 1946, Guatemala in 1954, and Chile in 1971. 

 

So, it is not surprising that this is also the German goal.  Germany dearly hates having a socialist government in power in Greece, and they are trying to destroy it.  The easiest way is by tightening the economic / bailout noose until Greece capitulates, throws out Syriza, and comes to its senses with a new right-wing fascist government.  The most convenient form now, because of the desperation, will be a military dictatorship.  If the Greeks persist by supporting a socialist government, then they will just be thrown into debtors' prison, where they can rot.  However, the Germans must be careful - if the Greek people get even more frustrated and desperate, they just may elect a (gasp) Communist government in order to fight back.  (If you are a bankrupt Greek voter, and you have to choose between military dictatorship or Communism, what is the better choice?  Seems like a tossup.)  If this happens, Germany and the West, generally, will only be getting just what it deserves.   

 

Very clever, but typical cards that fascist governments play against socialist governments.  Of course, more primitive fascist governments also may assassinate the leader, so that the public will clamor for "security," but this technique, today, would probably be too obvious.   

 

Why the bitter fight?  Well, socialist governments tend to limit the wealth and after-tax income of that small elite at the top.  Basically, it's that simple.