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Asking too many questions Quote by Henry Rollins

“There's nothing new about the government protecting corporations and calling it the freeing of the world or bringing democracy to bereft nations. Nowadays, the media have to be there for them, to keep you from asking too many questions, from getting together with other people who might want to do…” quote by Henry Rollins
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“There's nothing new about the government protecting corporations and calling it the freeing of the world or bringing democracy to bereft nations. Nowadays, the media have to be there for them, to keep you from asking too many questions, from getting together with other people who might want to do the Jeffersonian thing and call out the government.”

Henry Rollins

About This Quote

Source Interview: Henry Rollins on Media and Power, 2005

Governments shield corporate interests, using media to limit public questioning and collective action.

In simple terms: Power uses media to silence.

Key Takeaway

Question media narratives.

Themes

politics media corporate power democracy

Mood

skeptical defiant

Type

political critical

When to use this quote

  • Activism
  • journalism
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

Surveillance propaganda civil disobedience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens seek uncensored information?
  • What alternatives exist to mainstream narratives?
A Different Perspective

Media can also empower dissent and expose corruption.

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