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US Secretary of State Rubio applies classical Greece’s lessons to modern political decisions

Today the West is at a crossroads. “The next decade and the decisions we make will write the story of the next century," Rubio explained.

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio compares ancient Greek city states to modern Western world.
  • Rubio criticizes Western shift towards safety, mediocrity, weakened confidence.
  • Greece praised as loyal ally, model for renewed European spirit and defense spending.

Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment

The mayor devoted the opening paragraph of his October 7 statement to the victims before turning to Israel. His September 11 speech shows he knows how to do better.

  • Zohran Mamdani's 49-word statement focused on Israeli genocide, not victims' stories
  • Mamdani included Gazan death toll without differentiating civilians from combatants
  • New York experienced 53% rise in antisemitic hate crimes through September

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