Quote by C. Wright Mills

Not wishing to be disturbed over moral issues of the political economy, Americans cling to the notion that the government is a sort of automatic machine, regulated by the balancing of competing interests.

Not wishing to be disturbed over moral issues of the politic

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This quote suggests that Americans tend to avoid getting involved in moral debates related to the political economy. They hold on to the belief that the government operates like a mechanical system, functioning through the interaction and compromise of conflicting interests. This implies a somewhat detached perspective, viewing politics as purely transactional and focused on maintaining equilibrium rather than considering ethical implications.

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