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- Title
Opening the Jar of Pandora.
- Authors
VALLIANATOS, EVAGGELOS
- Abstract
This article discusses the myth of Pandora and its relevance to contemporary issues such as climate change, the concentration of wealth among billionaires in the United States, and the actions of former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The author argues that the American empire has failed to uphold the ideals of Greek democracy and has instead become an oligarchy controlled by the wealthy. They criticize Trump for his mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his attempts to overturn the election, and they also criticize Biden for his support of the fossil fuel industry and his involvement in wars in Ukraine and Israel. The article concludes by questioning the role of religion in American politics and suggesting that ostracizing Trump could help protect democracy.
- Subjects
ABORTION laws; GENOCIDE; ARAB-Israeli peace process; RICH people
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article