Affair Quote by David Frum
“Maybe it's true that people with less extreme views who are also interested in public affairs have been driven out by a marketplace that doesn't offer them anything of the tone they want to listen to.”
About This Quote
Moderate voices are being displaced by a media environment that only caters to extreme tones, limiting balanced discourse.
In simple terms: Extreme media drowns out moderate views.
Seek diverse sources to hear balanced perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- community discussions
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you amplify moderate voices?
- What platforms support nuanced conversation?
Moderates may self‑censor, reducing their impact.