Gambling can turn into a dangerous two-way street when you least expect it. Weird things happen suddenly, and your life can go all to pieces.
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Objective journalism is one of the main reasons that American politics has been allowed to be so corrupt for so long.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Objective journalism can enable political corruption by failing to hold power accountable.
In this quote, Hunter S. Thompson argues that the ideal of objective journalism, while meant to provide unbiased information, can inadvertently allow for the persistence of corruption in American politics. By presenting facts without critical examination or opinion, journalists may fail to challenge those in power, enabling corrupt practices to continue unchecked.
Themes
JournalismCorruptionPoliticsObjectivityMedia
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about media responsibility, you might quote this to emphasize the role of journalism in politics.
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