Because Quote by David Dellinger
“Political democracy has failed in the U.S. because there hasn't been economic democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑War Rally, 1968
Economic power must be shared for democracy to work; without it, political systems fail.
In simple terms: Economic equality is needed for true democracy.
Promote economic democracy alongside political democracy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting rights
- labor negotiations
- policy reform
- community budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economic democracy be implemented locally?
- What barriers exist to sharing wealth?
Economic reforms face entrenched interests and slow change.