Bloodhounds Quote by Mary Elizabeth Lease
“Wall Street owns the country. It is no longer a government of the people, for the people and by the people, but a government for Wall Street, by Wall Street, and for Wall Street. The great common people of this country are slaves, and monopoly is the master…Let the bloodhounds of money who have dogged us thus far beware.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Populist rally, 1890s, USA
The quote argues that financial elites dominate government, reducing democracy to a tool for corporate interests, leaving ordinary people powerless.
In simple terms: Wall Street controls government, people become slaves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist corporate capture of politics.
Themes
politics
economics
power
inequality
Mood
defiant
critical
urgent
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
populism
corporate influence
democratic erosion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does corporate power affect your daily life?
- What can individuals do to restore democratic control?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook complexities of governance and other power structures.
