> The left parties, including the Greek CP, are not without their faults, but they have been spearheading the protests in Greece,
And policing. No, not "and". They've called for and led protests when they think it will benefit their interests and the interests of their Socialist brethren. But when things get out of hand and go in a direction the CP doesn't like, they collaborate with the police faster than you can say "Avraam Benaroya." Not sure why you gloss over this.