I stuffed their mouths with gold.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims he silenced opposition or criticism using money.
- In plain terms
- Money was used to stop people speaking.
- What can you take from it?
- Money can silence dissent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does money influence speech?
Another view
Funding can be legitimate for advocacy.
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