Quote by Tim Robbins

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

Summary

This quote suggests that in America, people have come to the realization that the government is under the influence or control of corrupt individuals, metaphorically referring to them as gangsters. It implies a sense of resignation or acceptance among the populace that those in power may be engaging in illicit or unethical activities, undermining the principles of good governance.

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