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Many people are tired of years of government-imposed belt-tightening measures that have not worked, Michalos said.
CNN: Thousands protest austerity measures in Greece
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"The Greek people have taken up tremendous sacrifices in this time period, and it just has not delivered the desired results, " Michalos said.
CNN: Thousands protest austerity measures in Greece
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As large numbers began to assemble in Athens and other cities earlier Wednesday, Constantine Michalos, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, said he hoped the strike would not turn violent.
CNN: Thousands protest austerity measures in Greece
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But Christina Michalos, representing Mrs Thompson said it was "like a cross between Catch 22 and 1984" that Mr James was using public money to counter-sue Mrs Thompson for her criticism of the fund that allowed him to do it.
BBC: Carmarthenshire blogger libel case judgement reserved
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Ms Michalos said Mrs Thompson admitted a "poor choice of words" in some of the 737 posts on her blog, but said she was a "layperson", not a lawyer, and no-one from the council complained until after she launched her libel action.
BBC: Carmarthenshire blogger libel case judgement reserved