Prisons don't rehabilitate, they don't punish, they don't protect, so what the hell do they do?
Jerry BrownRead
Multinational corporations do control. They control the politicians. They control the media. They control the pattern of consumption, entertainment, thinking. They're destroying the planet and laying the foundation for violent outbursts and racial division.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the extensive influence of multinational corporations on society and the environment.
Jerry Brown's quote highlights the pervasive power that multinational corporations wield over various aspects of life, including politics, media, and consumer behavior. He suggests that this control has detrimental effects on the planet and societal harmony, resulting in both environmental destruction and potential social unrest fueled by division.
Themes
CorporationsControlPoliticsMediaEnvironmentSocietyInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental policy, one might reference this quote to emphasize corporate accountability.
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