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Londoner crowdfunding cash for Greek bailout

One man is taking it to the people to save Greece.

Here’s the latest entry in “Hey, let’s see if we can crowdfund this thing.” 

There’s a new account on Indiegogo called the “Greek Bailout Fund” set up by Thom Feeney, a 29-year-old from East London.  

Courtesy Indiegogo

Here’s an excerpt from the page

“[1.6 billion euros] is what the Greeks need. It might seem like a lot but it’s only just over [three euros] from each European. That’s about the same as half a pint in London. Or everyone in the EU just having a Feta and Olive salad for lunch.”

The thing is getting some traction.

Nearly 443,000 euros have been pledged so far — 1.4 billion to go.

Of course that’s just the payment that was due today.

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