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“Communism is just one big telephone company.” quote by Lenny Bruce
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“Communism is just one big telephone company.”

Lenny Bruce

About This Quote

Source Stand-up Comedy: Routine, 1965

Communism is compared to a monopoly that controls communication, implying it centralizes power and limits freedom.

In simple terms: Communism is likened to a controlling telecom monopoly.

Key Takeaway

Beware of systems that concentrate information control.

Themes

politics economics freedom

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

satirical political

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • media regulation
  • corporate power
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

centralization information control monopoly

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does information control affect society?
  • Can centralization ever be beneficial?
A Different Perspective

It oversimplifies complex political theory and ignores nuances.

2.3 out of 5 (8 ratings)

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