Bitter Quote by Andrew Greeley
“It should be no surprise that when rich men take control of the government, they pass laws that are favorable to themselves. The surprise is that those who are not rich vote for such people, even though they should know from bitter experience that the rich will continue to rip off the rest of us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of the Power, 1995
When wealthy elites dominate politics, they create self‑serving laws, yet ordinary voters still support them despite personal hardship.
In simple terms: Rich control government, ordinary still vote for them.
Key Takeaway
Question policies, demand accountability.
Themes
politics
inequality
voter behavior
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- grassroots activism
- civic education
Key Concepts
elite capture
democratic erosion
class conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people support systems that harm them?
- How can citizens break cycles of elite dominance?
A Different Perspective
Even with evidence, many voters lack alternatives or feel powerless.
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