Editorials Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“... we shall never become an immense power in the world until we concentrate all our money and editorial forces upon one great national daily newspaper, so we can sauce back our opponents every day in the year; once a month or once a week is not enough.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's rights rally, 1872
Concentrating media power can be used to repeatedly attack opponents.
In simple terms: Media control enables ongoing attacks.
Key Takeaway
Beware of media monopolies.
Themes
media
power
political strategy
manipulation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- political campaigning
- public relations
- activism
- media literacy
Key Concepts
propaganda
information warfare
media ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media concentration affect public opinion?
- What safeguards can protect a free press?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can undermine democratic discourse.
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