The Greeks are at it again. The Greek parliament is today voting on new rigorous spending cuts to appease it’s money lenders in the IMF and EU. The Greek people feel the squeeze of excessive living and spending more and more and the protests are becoming more and more violent. Something tells us this is not over yet.
Demonstrators march in protest against austerity measures in front of the Greek parliament in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A mock hangman's scaffold stands before the Greek parliament during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A protester wearing a gas mask walks beside a burning van during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A protester (L) throws a chair at a riot policeman during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Riot police advance through the flames from a molotov cocktail during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
Riot policemen defend their positions during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A demonstrator jumps to attempt to break a window displaying an image of an ancient greek galley during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
Black-clad demonstrators confront police during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
A demonstrator passes a burning parasol during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
A demonstrator smashes glass during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
A general view of Syntagma Square shows a burning telecoms relay van in foreground during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
Riot police charge in front of parliament during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis
Riot police and demonstrators clash during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Riot police and demonstrators clash during protests against austerity measures in Athens, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Riot policemen defend their position beside a burning van during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A protester runs near a van set on fire by unknown demonstrators during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A riot policeman throws a rock at protesters during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square June 28, 2011. Police fired tear gas, light and sound grenades and finaly threw rocks at protesters occupying the square in front of the parliament. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Protesters throw stones at policemen during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A protester taunts riot police during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Policemen detain a protester during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A protester throws a stone at policemen in front of the parliament during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A woman tries to calm protesters during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A policeman is pointed with a laser beam operated by protesters during a rally against austerity measures in Athens' Constitution (Syntagma) square June 28, 2011. Greek riot police fought hooded youths with teargas and batons near parliament on Tuesday as violence broke out at a rally against anti-austerity measures international lenders have demanded from the Athens government. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
A protester armed with a police baton attacks riot police in front of the parliament during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Protesters run from tear gas in front of the parliament after they temporarily dispersed during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Riot policemen disperse protesters during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Riot policemen defend their position beside a burning van during violent protests against austerity measures in Athens' Syntagma (Constitution) square, June 28, 2011. With Greece teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, parliament is due to vote this week on a package of spending cuts, tax increases and privatisations agreed as part of a massive bailout aimed at averting the euro zone's first default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A woman walks past a statue following violent protests in Athen's Syntagma (Constitution) Square June 29, 2011. Greek riot police with teargas and batons fought hooded youths near parliament on Tuesday as violence broke out at a rally against anti-austerity measures international lenders have demanded from the Athens government. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A bleeding protester is treated following clashes with the police in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
Policemen push away a protester during an anti-austerity rally in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A policeman sprays tear gas as a protester walks away during an anti-austerity rally in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Policemen chase protesters during an anti-austerity rally in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Policemen chase protesters during an anti-austerity rally in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
A protester kneels in front of riot policemen during an anti-austerity rally in Athens June 29, 2011. Anti-austerity protesters attempted to block streets leading to the parliament where later today, Greece's parliament holds a crucial vote on whether to submit the country to a fresh wave of unpopular austerity measures as it attempts to avoid a debt default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Anti-austerity protesters set up roadblocks as they attempt to block streets leading to the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Motorcyclists pass roadblocks setup by anti-austerity protesters in an attempt to block streets leading to the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
An anti-austerity protester throws a bag of garbage at riot police in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
A demonstrator throws back a teargas canister at riot police in front of the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Riot police are surrounded by teargas in front of the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
A protester holds a Greek flag as he confronts riot police in front of the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis
Riot police are surrounded by teargas in front of the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Panagiotis Tzamaros
Demonstrators wrapped in the Greek flag hold hands in front of riot police during a protest outside the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Demonstrators throw objects against riot police during a protest outside the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
A riot policeman kicks back a smoke grenade canister during a protest outside the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Riot police struggle to maintain barriers protecting the parliament during a protest in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Riot police scuffle with a demonstrator during a protest outside the parliament in Athens June 29, 2011. Greece's parliament looked increasingly likely to approve unpopular austerity measures on Wednesday, despite violent protests, to secure international funds to prevent the euro zone's first sovereign default. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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