America Quote by Buddy Roemer
“You want to know who owns America? A few at the top. And they've got one thing on their mind. No change. Look at Obama, all that hope and promise. No change. He went to Wall Street, had a fundraiser—$35,800 a ticket—and you know who the host was? Goldman friggin' Sachs.”
About This Quote
Political power concentrates wealth; elite influence sustains status quo despite rhetoric.
In simple terms: The elite control change and money.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess power structures.
Themes
politics
wealth
inequality
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
America:1
Change:1
Fundraiser:0
Goldman:0
Host:0
Knows:0
Looks:0
Mind:0
One thing:0
Owns:0
Promise:0
Psychology:0
Streets:0
Tickets:0
Trump:0
Wall:0
Wall street:0
Want:0
Wall St:0
Owns America:0
Goldman Friggin:0
Host Goldman:0
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- voting decisions
Key Concepts
campaign finance
media influence
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly benefits from political promises?
- How can citizens demand accountability?
A Different Perspective
Complex issues may be oversimplified.
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