Big business Quote by Roger Scruton
““The first is that the conservative cause has been polluted by the ideology of big business, by the global ambitions of the multinational companies, and by the ascendancy of economics in the thinking of modern politicians. Those factors have led conservatives to enter into alliance with people who regard the effort to conserve things as both futile and quaint. The second reason is that the truth in environmentalism has been obscured by the agitated propaganda of the environmentalists and by the immensity of the problems that they put before us. When””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Conservatism and Environmentalism, 2005
Conservatives have been co-opted by big business and political economics, leading to alliances with those who view conservation as futile, while environmental truth is clouded by activist propaganda and overwhelming problems.
In simple terms: Conservatives aligned with big business, environmental truth obscured by activism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and separate economic interests from genuine environmental concerns.
Themes
politics
environment
conservatism
media
ideology
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- environmental activism
- business lobbying
- public education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
co-optation
propaganda
environmentalism
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure environmental policies remain grounded in ecological science rather than corporate agendas?
- What role should citizens play in scrutinizing political rhetoric on conservation?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests can dominate and dilute genuine conservation efforts.
