Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Higher Oil Keeps Wall St. On Edge
Mar 7 - Summary of business headlines: U.S. crude rallies above $105 as violence in Libya continues; U.S. consumer credit up in January but consumers show sign of restraint; Stocks fall in U.S. and Europe. Conway G. Gittens reports
