There is not upon the face of the earth today a government so utterly and shamelessly corrupt as that of the United States of America. There are others more cruel, more tyrannical, more devastating; there is none so utterly venal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims the US government is uniquely corrupt compared to others, which may be more cruel but less venal.
- In plain terms
- The US government is the most corrupt on Earth, even if other governments are worse in other ways.
- What can you take from it?
- Critique of national governance corruption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is corruption measured?
Another view
This view is a subjective political opinion not universally accepted.
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