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“I think that the Occupy movement is, in one sense, the public saying that they should be the ones to decide who's too big to fail.” quote by Alan Moore
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“I think that the Occupy movement is, in one sense, the public saying that they should be the ones to decide who's too big to fail.”

Alan Moore

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Source Interview: The Guardian, 2012

Public demand for accountability suggests that those deemed “too big to fail” should be subject to democratic decision‑making.

In simple terms: People want to decide who is too big to fail.

Key Takeaway

Empower public oversight of powerful entities.

Themes

accountability democracy economics power social justice

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • financial reform
  • public protests
  • policy debates
  • media coverage

Key Concepts

political economy public opinion regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms ensure fair decision‑making?
  • How can citizens influence large institutions?
A Different Perspective

Complex systems may resist simple public control.

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