Or if they haven't done so recently, then to do so soon, ideally flanked by footsoldiers with placards declaring who they are and with other placards reading "Hail the European Commission! Hail the Euro! Ever Closer Union!"

I note that the Emperors have jointly declared "Today, we salute the courage and resilience of the Greek citizens, fully aware of the sacrifices which are demanded from them ...".

That's it My Lieges! You demand as much sacrifice as you like from the Greeks ... and we'll see just how long it takes for "some dramatic event" to intrude.

Hail the Emperors Van Rompuy and Barroso!