I was there!!!

beforandafter (54) · 7 years ago (edited)

Finaaly !! In Waiting for the power and the government's response to this waking up :p

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denmarkguy (76) · 7 years ago

A well chosen pedestal, I might add. Well done, on rising above the crowd. Seems like it was a very important gathering... looks like Rodney Dangerfield was even there, trying to get respect. Looks pretty good for dead guy.

Of course, also glad to see that Steemit had representation at such a notable event.

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enjoywithtroy (68) · 7 years ago

Awaken from the slumber still
Are a million voices that will
in one accord come to speak
For it was the day of the Greek
And there you were tall and proud
And in grandeur spoke out loud
Delusioned or in a dream?
I think not you spoke of steen.
Proud are we how tall you stand
@onceuponatime in a Greek land

Inspired from your post. Thanks for the inspiration.

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crissimoes (61) · 7 years ago

Here in Portugal they should do the same. It is necessary people make themselves heard.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Governments need to remember, at all times, that they exist to serve us. We do not exist to serve them.

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crissimoes (61) · 7 years ago

That is true. It's a shame they never remember that.

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fabio2614 (67) · 7 years ago

I hope Philippine government will do as well. In as much as the new president is trying hard to really serve the people, but still it can't be denied that many of the people surrounding him exist not to serve but to be served!
Which is a very sad reality in my country.

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sakura1012 (56) · 7 years ago

Amazing ! Wish I could go in Greece. I heard there are a lot of beautiful spots there and awesome people. Greetings from the philippines!

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

The only thing that can stop you from visiting Greece is you giving up!

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sakura1012 (56) · 7 years ago

Yes I will start saving. I want to go to Santorini. I heard its a wonderful place @onceuponatime

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peter-parker (62) · 7 years ago

Pretending I'm important is one of my favorite pastimes @onceuponatime;)

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Well,m in your case you don't even have to pretend. You are great!

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peter-parker (62) · 7 years ago (edited)

Almost as great as a smelly turd!

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amirl (63) · 7 years ago

It is good to show the unison on the streets. It is even better to find communication alternatives like steemit.

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nonameslefttouse (74) · 7 years ago

That was one well executed punchline. It even made me go, Ha, out loud.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

It is a great honor to have a reader who sticks around until the punchline LOL

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nonameslefttouse (74) · 7 years ago

I was I surprised to see Elton John there. He's standing behind you on right side of the first photo. Did you get a chance to say hello?

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

He asked me for your phone number. I wouldn't give it to him. I feel a little bit protective towards you and I don't think you're ready for that kind of lifestyle.

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nonameslefttouse (74) · 7 years ago

Thanks! You did the right thing. I don't think I'd ever be able to prepare myself for a life like that.

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

That's sexist!

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nonameslefttouse (74) · 7 years ago

Flying in private jets while I eat a delicious lobster dish is sexist now? No wonder so many people are protesting things.

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isaac.rodebush (54) · 7 years ago

Way to stand up for what you believe in my brother!

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sthitaprajna (62) · 7 years ago

Good to see you there and making the event historic for the people of greece.

Thank you...steem on...

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tkappa (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

GGGGGREAT photos!!!!! Lord Vader the Greek-hearted ;)

PS. Representing Steemit and Loutraki! I represented Corinth and Wacky Facts he he

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nikosnitza (65) · 7 years ago

You are a real Greek...it is a big honor for us that you were in the demonstration..
Have a nice evening..

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

I was honored to be able to be a part of history!

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nikosnitza (65) · 7 years ago

Yes.. now you are a part of it..it really is too unfair for Greece that the government want to give the story.. a big history..

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old-guy-photos (73) · 7 years ago

Rocking the Steemit jacket!!! Very cool! Heck yeah, when its our blog, the whole world is just the audience!!!!

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evimeria (60) · 7 years ago

I have documents!!! With all the appreciation and courage:

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Oh my God! I thought I was anonymous.

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sky777 (43) · 7 years ago

For some reason I remembered a monologue from Shakespeare's comedy:
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts...

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

It would have been more romantic if it was a tragedy.

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eliakon (64) · 7 years ago

A big day for Greece and you were there with us supporting our country! Thank you for loving this beautiful country maybe more than some greeks do! :))

nsbachurin (51) · 7 years ago

What do you want to change with your protest? Your government pays attention to the voice of citizens?

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eliakon (64) · 7 years ago

We want to defend the right to the name "Macedonia".. Our governments in general do whatever they want but we shall not stay like this without doing anything.. We have a voice and we ought to let everyone know..

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nsbachurin (51) · 7 years ago

I sincerely wish that your people peacefully resolved these differences.

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alexandraioana26 (61) · 7 years ago (edited)

That's so awesome, I love when people get united against their governments, our voice matter! we are the force!
The day we give in is the day we die!
I also participated in a massive protest in Bucharest several weeks ago!

You are so majestic in the last picture @onceuponatime!

skapaneas (70) · 7 years ago

I didn't expect you to care for politics. I wanna see how and if this will affect the Makedonia name game now. It would be easier for countries that have at least an Alexandria town to claim Makedonia as a Name. Anyway I don't do politics but I am sure the two countries will figure out what is best for both. Clearly the people are against it, and that is a risk politics are elected to handle, tl;dr lefts are burned elections are going to be sooner than expected this is a hot potato they will throw away and as "right" as possible.

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

For me it wasn't about politics. It was about the Greek people coming out of their torpor and reigniting their pride. This could be the prelude to a renaissance in the Greek economy.

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alinak15 (61) · 7 years ago

You are a Greek at heart :) @unceuponatime

p.s.: I was there too!!!
https://steemit.com/macedonia/@alinak15/macedonia-is-hellenic

markzuckerbergs (56) · 7 years ago

A giant Greek flag hangs from a crane waves over protesters during a rally in Athens.

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fuhreresu (46) · 7 years ago

@onceuponatime

A friend of mine just crack my rib after sharing your post with him, he said.
Greece got into the mess it found itself because they killed a thinker (socrates) and a lot of people that would have salvaged the mess ran away for fear of being killed.

Lol. Just for the fun of it. We are glad greece is recuperating.
@fuhreresu

chbalk (58) · 7 years ago

Nice having you here in Greece!
Get in and Enjoy every aspect of the Greek way... the authentic one... :)

rival (67) · 7 years ago

very nice, I guess people wouldn't have noticed the real steem logo flag if you were walking with it.. Great that 1 million people supported you ;-) And that they also took a steem color flag to support you ;-)

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Steem colors were everywhere!

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theguruasia (67) · 7 years ago

@onceuponatime,
You were there! Wow I have just seen this news! You represented STEEMIT! That's nice!
Well over 100,000 protesters from across Greece converged Sunday on Athens' main square to protest a potential Greek compromise in a dispute with neighboring Macedonia over the former Yugoslav republic's official name.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/protesters-gathering-athens-macedonia-rally-52825895

Cheers~

aumsong (58) · 7 years ago

Truly inspiring to see so many people come together to support each other in demanding change. What an event to be at where people are coming together to unite.
Yay to unity and yay to grandeur!

trumpman (72) · 7 years ago (edited)

"So far has Athens left the rest of mankind behind in thought and expression that her pupils have become the teachers of the world, and she has made the name of Hellas distinctive no longer of race but of intellect, and the title of Hellene a badge of education rather than of common descent." Isocrates, Panegyricus, 50.

You are already more Greek than many of us. Thanks for fighting for our history :)

eric-boucher (68) · 7 years ago

It is great to see the people rise and exciting to see YOU among them stirring the pot for freedom to set foot among these lands. May these grandeurs materialize for all!

Namaste :)

bien (70) · 7 years ago

God Bless you all brother! God Bless Greece.

it is an honored seeing a steemians on the historical happening at Greece!

ruth-girl (71) · 7 years ago

All of us should have been there adding to the background noise so that it would turn into foreground noise! :P

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

I thought you were there, weren't you? Well, even if you were not there physically, I felt your presence!

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ruth-girl (71) · 7 years ago

My mother came, so a part of me was physically there, the rest was sending all its good thoughts and positive energy! ;)

kyriacos (71) · 7 years ago

I don't think this nation will ever wake up. they keep making the same mistakes, just with a different, slight variation each time

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Maybe they have never had an alarm clock like me before :-)

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sandrina.life (58) · 7 years ago

I'm glad citizens have a consciousness and feel responsible for what is happening. I hope other Europeans will do the same.
Italians look completely numb to every thing and we used to be the country with very high civic participation. How sad.

onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

I hope to be able to turn my attention to Italy in the future :-)

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kayclarity (66) · 7 years ago

Seeing you write about Greece all the time makes me reeeeally want to go. lol :)

maya-f (47) · 7 years ago

this is a good flag. Please give me permission to know What country flag is this?

Thans @onceuponatime

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

OK. You have permission :-)

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nehab (61) · 7 years ago

Hail Ceaser @onceuponatime ! :)
(the last photo makes me utter this greeting automatically)
Great to see you there in this historic moment, @onceuponatime.
In the crowd, yet standing alone ! :) . Your grandiose delusion is endearing . :)

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jaff (53) · 7 years ago

Greece has advanced all the time, but then went bankrupt, but today they wake up from a long sleep

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milano1113 (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

Greece have been having huge problems since the debt issues. But who doesn’t. It’s a beautiful country, people are very friendly. I hope everyone has gotten well through bad times. At least people seems happy. What a hostoric day!

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kartiksingh (65) · 7 years ago

Looking good....one in million..

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shivohum2015 (65) · 7 years ago

Nice to see you were there sir.

I hope Govt listen to you all.

Thank you and Have a great day.

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steemwija (58) · 7 years ago

@onceuponatime - Sir I think you love Greece like your mother land...
'Finally the Greek nation is waking up from a long, deep sleep!'

In this photography I see 'Steemit' logo Sir... Nice you decided to share your experience Sir...

+W+

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spiritualpower (55) · 7 years ago

Ya it's historic day for Greece , good support for steemit

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pardeepkumar (56) · 7 years ago

Nice pics , great support for steemit.
Keep posting, enjoy in Greece

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venox (48) · 7 years ago

Athens, Greece - Chants blared through speakers as a crane lifted a massive Greek flag above Syntagma Square, where Greeks converged from across the country to rally against negotiations over a name dispute between Athens and Skopje.
This is what I like in Greece and they do not keep their right

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pioner21 (53) · 7 years ago

Μπραβο που πηγατε ...
Να τα βλεπουν αυτα καποιοι πολιτικοι βλεπανε το συλαλητηριο απο το σπιτι τους! ^__^

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missqueen (36) · 7 years ago

Finaaally ! after a long wait

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prosteemian (46) · 7 years ago (edited)

great moments my friend, good luck! Greece always great and
Its history is wonderful

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rothberg (58) · 7 years ago

What a great day in Greece. People seem very excided. It’s about a time once upon a time!

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klasanaj (51) · 7 years ago

Greece, the Greek capital of Athens, on Sunday witnessed a demonstration in which hundreds of thousands of people took part to affirm Greece's right to Macedonia alone. "The name of Macedonia is Greek and will remain Greek," demonstrators chanting "The name of Macedonia is Greek and will continue to be Greek," a rally called for by nationalist and religious organizations to protest, as well as populist and right-wing politicians and bishops from several parts of the country.
It is noteworthy that intensive efforts have been under way for two months, mediated by the United Nations, to settle the dispute since 1991 between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia, Republic

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arthur.grafo (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

You come to this post, where many non-Greeks joined in to celebrate with the Greeks this wonderful day of the people of Greece as they dared to speak out against their government which is betraying them by their willingness to negotiate and allow another country to steal a name that is Greek.

What is your comment? Did you really think we need you to come here to teach us our own history? This was intended as a direct slap to all Greeks by naming the country with the very Greek name they are trying to steal from us - and to make certain you also benefit, you upvote yourself.

You have not demeaned the Greeks, as you obviously wanted, you have only shown yourself, for all to see the smallness of your spirit.

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as1991 (44) · 7 years ago

Good news sir congratulations
I love greece I hope to visit it soon
thanks for share

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azizulhassan (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

i saw everything on steemit as i am following few very great people of Greece.. and i loved it i followed it .. and yeah you are right it was a historical day .. and i wish i could be there .. with you

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durgaani (55) · 7 years ago

@onceuponatime.. hi dear you are a real Greek..white holding the national flag our heart feel soo proud..you are greate dear you participated in a greate event..thank you for sharing with us ..

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daraaceh (42) · 7 years ago

whether you are one of the 140 Thousand Greeks who took part in the Protest using the Macedonian Name??

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peewillz (51) · 7 years ago

I'm from Nigeria, and I still have hopes that someday our nation will wake up also, because it has been in a great slumber! But anyways, we celebrate survival. When there's survival, there's hope. Thanks for sharing.

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hazelalex (67) · 7 years ago (edited)

This is a really beggest news Greek people wake up thats wonderfull, we all of us with greec people and support us Greec people are very kind hearted nice country

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paultarpan (58) · 7 years ago

It's really good to see you there. looks like all people of the country's are wake up & stand for one purpose

@onceuponatime

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ayshetyh (36) · 7 years ago

very nice post.. Thank you for sharing with us :) @onceuponatime

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amar123 (43) · 7 years ago

Every day is new day with new Sunshine!

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rizwans7 (28) · 7 years ago (edited)

I applaud your lord, even though the master has been the leader of the historic day on 04 februari 2018 in the greek country, but you do not consider yourself that you are the most precious person of the day, I applaud you sir ... fair leaders ..,
I love @onceuponatime

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coriantun (40) · 7 years ago

Excelente amigo, siga adelante hasta la victoria.

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dragonking (57) · 7 years ago

Great...
Good luck and congrats to Greek community. Peoples stand up extremely better. You did best part in this demonstration. Go ahead. But need to Greece would be peaceful. No need any wars.
Excellent view sir...

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ace108 (77) · 7 years ago

Reminds me of my own.

Source: https://steemit.com/photography/@ace108/art-sg-i-was-here-by-ace108
Of course yours look more fun 😎

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fandinsteem (41) · 7 years ago

ok already I vote. do not forget to vote back

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philou (45) · 7 years ago

you must be really proud to have participated

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kamranmaknojia (46) · 7 years ago

I love greece :)

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dedikurniawan (45) · 7 years ago

This post is very interesting friends, friends upvote my post @dedikurniawan

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hanen (64) · 7 years ago

Very beautiful photos. Finally! Lets we can only hope for a better future. Thank you for sharing these lovely moments !

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rocksg (69) · 7 years ago

We are happy to see you like this. Standing for a good cause always needs a of courage.

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shencoin (55) · 7 years ago

thats great to see a huge amount of people and a big crowd and good to people took this decesion including you @onceuponatime

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intrepidphotos (75) · 7 years ago

Classic post. Where did you get the steemit jacket?

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yaan (59) · 7 years ago

Oh, I've heard something about the protest from the Greek people in the dispute relating Macedonia.

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dobartim (83) · 7 years ago

Steemit is real nation

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mindtrap (74) · 7 years ago

Well done.this is action.
Millions of Greeks on the street to protest!

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ifioklee (56) · 7 years ago

This is really cool

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robrowe (56) · 7 years ago

well good to see you there @onceuponatime, and you are there on double mission also represents the steem with your steemit shirt and jacket

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trendo (58) · 7 years ago

Wohoo that's the way to go! Representing Steem everywhere is obviously making this blockchain much more popular :)

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unshakeable (49) · 7 years ago

Great honor to have you with us @onceuponatime.Nobody missed it. 1 million Greek citizens.Μακεδονία is Greece!

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cityslicker (58) · 7 years ago

You are leading the way that was quite cool to see :)

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kooshikoo (55) · 7 years ago

So, you are figting for a name. Along with some very shady nationalists.
Not that I believe in guilt by association, but that demonstration is just increasing tension between Greece, and the balkan state without a name.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Did you see anyone fighting? Did you see any violence at all? I was there. There was none.

It is the truly ignorant people like you that end up encouraging and supporting the moral deprivation of violence to enforce their bankrupt ideologies. (Many, like you, are cowards however and don't have the honesty and guts to do their own violence but expect the "State" to do it for them)

Unfortunately for you, when our ideas win you will have to get a job and will no longer be able to live off of social welfare and the frauds of fractional reserve banking. But I think you will find that it might actually be good for you!

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kooshikoo (55) · 7 years ago

Understanding your reply would presuppose being you, which I'm not, so there is that.
Your idea is thew law of the jungle it seems. And you think you are a lion. Good for you.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Better to be a lion, or even a lamb, than a leech LOL

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kooshikoo (55) · 7 years ago

You are a fundamentalist. A man in your age should be capable of a more nuanced perspective. I'm sorry that you aren't.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

Sorry, but I don't get the impression that you have any idea of what it is to be a man. Boy.

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kooshikoo (55) · 7 years ago

The impressions of a fundamentalist carries no weight for me, nor your childish insults. This exchange is meaningless and boring. Over and out.

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onceuponatime (72) · 7 years ago

And the opinions of a social parasite are equally meaningless to me. But it has been you commenting on my post, and not vice versa. So "good riddance" as they say :-)

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kyusho (68) · 7 years ago

Yassas... by being there you were most important.

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adeboy1 (44) · 7 years ago

Wow! Great one, steemit ambassador Greece is the place to be.

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blazing (70) · 7 years ago

History has been redefined ..thanks for sharing the shots from there

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starboye (53) · 7 years ago

its like a new revolution begins to evolve

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ir3k (73) · 7 years ago

Congratulations with such good news!
Yes, it was an historic day in Greece, I'm glad to hear it!
I love Greece and hope to visit it.

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oguylmz (44) · 7 years ago

χαιρετίσματα to our neighbor. We support you. Macedonia is Greece.

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steemphotography (55) · 7 years ago

you are the steemit personality ;) always outshining

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brainceo (6) · 7 years ago

leading them front the front there nice photographs shared

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starving (55) · 7 years ago

Keep believing and you are half way there

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wandering (50) · 7 years ago

Finally the giant sleep is over and off to a new march

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mikewilliam (54) · 7 years ago

unity make nations great and succesfull in world and the nation unity is the big and strong power
now to see this bravo unity hope now all the problems will solve
best of luck man for get good results

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cutiepie (58) · 7 years ago

you were there flying high all the way :)

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napolitano (25) · 7 years ago

wish you all the best greece is such amazing country you deserve a beter conditions wish you all the best

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eyelashe (52) · 7 years ago

Standing there for the right Nice to see this post :)

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sadcasm (50) · 7 years ago

you were doing your best there :)

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allesia (61) · 7 years ago

I am very glad to see people united for the same purpose. I appreciate that you support Greece and is very motivating to see you among the other people in the crowd.

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annadeda (66) · 7 years ago

You look more Greek than all Greeks @onceuponatime ! ☺ You really moved me.

BRAVO

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anna-mi (60) · 7 years ago

It's so brave and worthy of respect. People are tired of being patient and come out with all their might to say what they want! Fight for your rights! It's exciting. I hope all together you will be able to defend their privileges and rights. And of course you're the most gorgeous! Especially since you represent the steemit at this rally. Good luck in your struggle for justice.

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olawalium (74) · 7 years ago

Hahahahahahaha and ofcourse...you are important and your voice can never be lost in the crowd...i will lend you my voice and we'd roar. Haha

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jeezzle (70) · 7 years ago

It's cool to finally see a picture of you.

And you are important......... you own 10% of all the TQS after all! ;)

It's really cool to see you out there.

Some of my friends are from Greece.

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