Big business Quote by Anonymous
““Still another danger is represented by those who, paying lip service to democracy and the common welfare, in their insatiable greed for money and the power which money gives, do not hesitate surreptitiously to evade the laws designed to safeguard the public from monopolistic extortion. Their final objective toward which all their deceit is directed is to capture political power so that, using the power of the state and the power of the market simultaneously, they may keep the common man in eternal subjection. They claim to be super-patriots, but they would destroy every liberty guaranteed by the Constitution. They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, Unknown Source, 2000s
Greedy individuals masquerade as patriots, exploiting democracy to amass power and suppress freedoms for profit.
In simple terms: Greed hides behind patriotism to control people.
Key Takeaway
Beware false patriots.
Themes
politics
corruption
power
greed
democracy
freedom
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
warning
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- public advocacy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Political theory
ethical decay
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens detect hidden agendas?
- What safeguards protect democracy?
A Different Perspective
Complex motivations may include genuine belief in the cause.
