Skip to content

America Quote by Bill Moyers

“America's corporate and political elites now form a regime of their own and they're privatizing democracy. All the benefits - the tax cuts, policies and rewards flow in one direction: up.” quote by Bill Moyers
Download Open image
“America's corporate and political elites now form a regime of their own and they're privatizing democracy. All the benefits - the tax cuts, policies and rewards flow in one direction: up.”

Bill Moyers

About This Quote

Source Speech: 2021 public address, PBS Frontline

The elite manipulate democratic processes for personal gain, concentrating wealth and power upward.

In simple terms: Elites hijack democracy for profit.

Key Takeaway

Guard democracy against elite capture.

Themes

politics inequality power democracy

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • voting reform
  • campaign finance
  • civic engagement
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

elite theory public policy economic disparity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens counter elite influence?
  • What reforms best protect democratic institutions?
A Different Perspective

Complex solutions required; change is slow.

4.4 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Bill Moyers

Explore all 157 Bill Moyers quotes

More America quotes

Browse all 20,382 America quotes