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
Friday, 13 April 2012
Greek Jobs Crisis Hurts Child Health
The Greek prime minister has called a snap election for May as deep government cuts, aimed at reducing the deficit, are hitting the public hard. The unemployment rate is at 21 per cent and is expected to rise as many people find it hard to find a job. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from the town of Perama where the jobless rate is soaring to record levels.riend reports from the town of Perama where the jobless rate is soaring.
