And then Italy will go Greek

But it will come at a massive cost. The riots of Athens will become those of Milan, Madrid and Marseilles. Parties of the fringe will gain greater sway. .. Countries will choose decay over reform. It's a long, likely parade of horribles.

And Rott will frolic in the Alps with Charly, sipping chilled Chablis, oblivious to it all. Laissez les bons temps rouler!