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“The dirty little secret is that both houses of Congress are irrelevant. ... America's domestic policy is now being run by Alan Greenspan and the Federal Reserve, and America's foreign policy is now being run by the International Monetary Fund [IMF]. ...when the president decides to go to war, he…” quote by Robert Reich
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“The dirty little secret is that both houses of Congress are irrelevant. ... America's domestic policy is now being run by Alan Greenspan and the Federal Reserve, and America's foreign policy is now being run by the International Monetary Fund [IMF]. ...when the president decides to go to war, he no longer needs a declaration of war from Congress.”

Robert Reich

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 2005, MSNBC

Power has shifted from elected officials to unelected financial institutions, reducing democratic accountability.

In simple terms: Money controls policy more than Congress.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and demand transparency in monetary influence.

Themes

politics economics democracy power accountability

Mood

cynical concerned

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • public advocacy
  • media literacy
  • campaign finance reform

Key Concepts

financial he institutional capture policy making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does financial power affect everyday citizens?
  • What mechanisms can restore democratic control?
A Different Perspective

The Fed and IMF are still subject to political pressure and oversight.

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