Politics Quote by Chris Hedges
““The fact that alienated people can be counted on to vent their spleen in ineffectual directions—by fighting among themselves—relieves the government of the need to deal fundamentally with the conditions which cause their frustrations,””
About This Quote
Source Book: Political Commentary, 2007
Divided, discontented groups distract governments from addressing root causes of frustration.
In simple terms: Fragmented anger eases government burden.
Address systemic issues, not just symptoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- community organizing
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies heal collective grievances?
- What policies reduce systemic frustration?
Divisions can also empower marginalized voices.