The only difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is the velocities with which their knees hit the floor when corporations knock on their door. That's the only difference.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Both main parties bow to corporate demands quickly.
- In plain terms
- Both parties give in to corporations fast.
- What can you take from it?
- Both major parties quickly comply with corporate demands.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops parties from ignoring corporations?
Another view
Parties also respond to voter pressure not just corporations.
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