Politics hates a vacuum. If it isn't filled with hope, someone will fill it with fear.
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Everybody that's trying to get anything progressive done in this country knows that the biggest barrier is getting money out of politics.
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What this quote means
Money in politics creates obstacles to progress and reform.
This quote by Naomi Klein highlights the significant challenge that financial influence poses in political systems, asserting that the presence of money often hinders meaningful advancements and reforms. It emphasizes the necessity for campaign finance reform to allow for genuine progress in achieving social and political goals.
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MoneyPoliticsProgressReformBarrier
In practice
Example use cases
During a political campaign rally to highlight the need for finance reform.
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