Maybe it's because I've never been in politics, but I don't believe that America is run by politicians in Washington. I believe it's run by people like us, in places like this.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clark believes America is run by ordinary people, not politicians in Washington.
- In plain terms
- Regular people run America, not the politicians in the capital.
- What can you take from it?
- Ordinary citizens have more influence than politicians.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who really runs the country?
- How much power do ordinary people have?
Another view
This view overlooks the significant influence of political institutions.
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