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, 17 May 2013
Falsterity: France Slips into New Recession amid Higher Taxes
The French economy has slipped back into recession - after being dragged further into Europe's financial troubles. And the poor figures are stacking up against President Hollande, whose ratings have slumped with record speed. Analyst Alex Korbel believes that the French need to overhaul their financial policies to get the economy back on track.
