America Quote by Matt Taibbi
“This is America: Corporate stealing is practically the national pastime, and Goldman Sachs is far from the only company to get away with doing it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Griftopia by Matt Taibbi, 2010
Corporate greed is normalized, making exploitative practices seem like a national pastime.
In simple terms: Big business often acts unethically.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and accountability from corporations.
Themes
economics
ethics
corruption
media
power
Mood
cynical
concerned
motivated
Type
journalistic
political
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- consumer activism
- policy reform
- journalistic investigation
- public awareness
Key Concepts
capitalism
regulation
whistleblowing
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could curb corporate misconduct?
- How can individuals influence corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective
Not all corporations are corrupt; many provide essential services.
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