America Quote by John Stossel
“What happened under communism - and increasingly, is happening in America, as Joseph Sobran put it: 'Need' now means wanting someone else's money. 'Greed' means wanting to keep your own. 'Compassion' is when a politician arranges the transfer.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: John Stossel, 1990s TV segment
In contemporary America, need, greed, and compassion are redefined to justify wealth redistribution by politicians.
In simple terms: Political rhetoric reshapes moral terms to support redistribution.
Question the motives behind political language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “need” truly mean in policy?
- How does language affect public perception?
These definitions can be contested or nuanced.