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
May 31, 2013
Switzerland: Sidestepping Banking Secrecy
As Swiss banks get ready to reveal client information to US authorities, is this crime-fighting or a breach of privacy?