'Brothers and sisters, our democracy has been hijacked. Brothers and sisters, all electoral freedoms in this country are over so long as it's controlled by corporations. Brothers and sisters, we are not going to allow these streets to be taken over by the Democrats or the Republicans. Because it's all of us who have built this city, and we can tear it down unless they give us what we need.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Democracy is controlled by corporations and parties, so the people must take collective action to reclaim their city.
- In plain terms
- Corporations control elections; people must stop letting Democrats or Republicans rule and demand what they need.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject corporate control and unite to rebuild the city.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls your local streets?
- What do you need?
Another view
It implies all politicians are equally ineffective.
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