We live in a world in which celebrity recognition, media access, and power translate very quickly into political power and indeed economic power. — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
If somebody has a monopoly position, and wants to keep that monopoly position, it means that you are effectively shutting out competition from other… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
I think in the world we live in where television is the principal source of information for most people, it really affects the balance… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
I don't think people have fully processed how deeply television has changed the political process in our own world. Political parties have become vestiges… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
Everyone understands that in a modern economy - transparency, accountability, a working justice system are part of having a functioning, modern society. — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
I think people everywhere have a very dismaying feeling that politics are going over their heads, are being decided by wealthy interests that don't… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
Anybody who cares about the functioning of democracy should be concerned about the blurring of lines between public and private interests. — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
“People in Sicily were unsure which possible scenario was worse: that a judge entrusted with the most delicate mafia cases had sold himself to… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
To buy TV time and bypass the usual filters between the public and political figures, are very powerful devices that people can use to… — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
Knowing where you have come from is important in forming an idea of where you want to go. — Alexander Stille Copy Share Image
