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Control Quote by William J Federer

“The COUNTRY is controlled by LAWS> LAWS are controlled by POLITICIANS> POLITICIANS are controlled by VOTERS> VOTERS are controlled by PUBLIC OPINION> PUBLIC OPINION is controlled by the MEDIA (News, Hollywood, Internet...) & EDUCATION so. whoever controls MEDIA & EDUCATION, controls the COUNTRY.” quote by William J Federer
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““The COUNTRY is controlled by LAWS> LAWS are controlled by POLITICIANS> POLITICIANS are controlled by VOTERS> VOTERS are controlled by PUBLIC OPINION> PUBLIC OPINION is controlled by the MEDIA (News, Hollywood, Internet...) & EDUCATION so. whoever controls MEDIA & EDUCATION, controls the COUNTRY.””

William J Federer

About This Quote

Source Speech: Commentary on media influence, 2020

Power flows from media and education to public opinion, ultimately shaping national control.

In simple terms: Media and education shape public opinion and control.

Key Takeaway

Recognize media influence.

Themes

politics media public opinion

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy debates
  • media literacy programs

Key Concepts

information control democratic processes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens critically evaluate media?
  • What role does education play in shaping opinion?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on media may ignore grassroots action.

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