Amount Quote by Alexander Stille
“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 of what they were and individuals with large amounts of money can leapfrog over that process, which can have a positive mediating effect. And so I think there are things to worry about.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The TV Effect on Politics”, The New Yorker, 2010
Television reshapes politics, diminishing party influence while amplifying wealthy individuals’ power, creating new concerns.
In simple terms: TV changes politics, empowering moneyed elites.
Key Takeaway
Monitor media influence.
Themes
politics
media
wealth influence
democracy
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
journalistic
critical
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- policy making
- public opinion
Key Concepts
Political communication
media effects
Questions to Reflect On
- How does TV alter political engagement?
- What reforms could balance influence?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can distort democratic processes.
