[mastazi]

Your first sentence seems to imply that "great countries" don't or should not provide welfare/public aid... Care to elaborate?

[slowernet]

I think the poster was referring to the Greek economy's need for bailout/recapitalization from the EU, not provision of aid to their citizens.

[mastazi]

Yes, I just re-read the parent in light of your comment, it makes sense now, thank you.