American democracy Quote by Richard Grossman
“The problem with American democracy is the American corporation, which is a slave holder construct, pure and simple. It's totally invasive, and people are as tightly controlled within the walls of a corporation as they are in a totalitarian society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on corporate influence, 1970s, USA
American democracy is undermined by corporations that act like slave‑holding, totalitarian entities, controlling citizens as tightly as a regime.
In simple terms: Corporations dominate politics, limiting freedom.
Key Takeaway
Resist corporate power, protect democratic rights.
Themes
politics
corporate power
freedom
authoritarianism
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- consumer choice
Key Concepts
democratic theory
economic control
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens reclaim power from corporate influence?
- What safeguards protect democracy from economic domination?
A Different Perspective
Corporations also provide jobs and services, complicating outright rejection.
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