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
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Pink Diamonds Find New Best Friend: China's Rich
Asia Today: Wealthy Chinese are moving their investments from stocks and bonds to one of the world's rarest gemstones: pink diamonds. Plus, dissident artist Ai Weiwei collects $1 million in donations to help him pay a tax bill.
