WALTER RUSSELL MEAD: The Greek Election Solves… Nothing. “Greece is in this mess partly because its political leadership is both weak and addicted to patron-client politics. A Greek politician is or at least tries to be like Don Corleone to those around him: he does people favors and they kiss the ring. If the Don has no more favors to give, he loses his power. Think of Fredo instead of Michael, and think of him trying to run the family without any money. That is more or less where Greece is right now.”