Big business Quote by M.T. Anderson
““So one time I said to her that she should stop reading it, because it was just depressing, so she was like, But I want to know what’s going on , so I was like, Then you should do something about it. It’s a free country. You should do something. She was like, Nothing’s ever going to happen in a two-party system. She was like, da da da, nothing’s ever going to change, both parties are in the pocket of big business, da da da, all that? So I was like, You got to believe in the people, it’s a democracy, we can change things. She was like, It’s not a democracy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”, 2007, M.T. Anderson
Political frustration fuels activism, yet systemic inertia often thwarts change.
In simple terms: People want change but systems resist.
Key Takeaway
Channel frustration into concrete action.
Themes
politics
activism
democracy
frustration
change
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- voting
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
civic engagement
systemic inertia
grassroots movements
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can individuals take?
- How can we sustain momentum despite setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic optimism may overlook entrenched power structures.
