Ballots Quote by Florence Luscomb
“Behind the screen of the ballot, the real holders of power ... are the great industrial and monetary monopolies who own our national economic life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, early 20th century United States
Economic power resides in large corporations and banks, not in individual voters, shaping national policy and society.
In simple terms: Big corporations control power, not voters.
Recognize corporate influence on politics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- public advocacy
- campaign finance
- regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does corporate influence affect your community?
- What can citizens do to balance power?
Corporate power can also fund social programs and innovation, complicating the picture.