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, 28 June 2011
Greece Seeks Bailout as 48-hour Strike Begins
The Greek finance minister says he wants to finish negotiations about a second bailout by the end of the northern summer. From Athens, Mike Hanna reports.
