Rubio urges Western civilization revival
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged a revival of Western civilization in Athens as Greece pursued deeper defense ties with Washington, including a proposed $4 billion arms deal.
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the funny thing about this of course is that "athenian democracy" was a cautionary tale to the framers, who saw it as unstable and prone to demagogues and tyrants like the one rubio works for
October 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
the funny thing about this of course is that "athenian democracy" was a cautionary tale to the framers, who saw it as unstable and prone to demagogues and tyrants like the one rubio works for
Famously an enslaving society too.
October 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Famously an enslaving society too.
"Rubio also hailed the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés as an heir to the Athenian concept of exploring and pursuing knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Cortes is viewed much differently in Latin America..."
From the Acropolis, Rubio urges Europe to defend Western values and strengthen alliance with US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Western nations to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for cent...
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October 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM
"Rubio also hailed the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés as an heir to the Athenian concept of exploring and pursuing knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Cortes is viewed much differently in Latin America..."
Meanwhile, against the backdrop of the Acropolis, Rubio lectures "the West"... that there is nothing wrong with thinking about yourself first.
For that's what the ancient Athenians were like, or so he says.
Maybe.
One thing is clear: they were fiercely anti-corruption.
For that's what the ancient Athenians were like, or so he says.
Maybe.
One thing is clear: they were fiercely anti-corruption.
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Meanwhile, against the backdrop of the Acropolis, Rubio lectures "the West"... that there is nothing wrong with thinking about yourself first.
For that's what the ancient Athenians were like, or so he says.
Maybe.
One thing is clear: they were fiercely anti-corruption.
For that's what the ancient Athenians were like, or so he says.
Maybe.
One thing is clear: they were fiercely anti-corruption.