Quote by John Sununu

For most Americans, Friday afternoons are filled with positive anticipation of the weekend. In Washington, it's where government officials dump stories they want to bury. Good news gets dropped on Monday so bureaucrats can talk about it all week.

For most Americans, Friday afternoons are filled with positi

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting experiences between the general American population and government officials in Washington, D.C. While Friday afternoons symbolize excitement and anticipation for the weekend for most Americans, it holds another significance for politicians. It suggests that government officials often use this time to release or disclose unfavorable stories or information they hope will go unnoticed or be overshadowed by the approaching weekend. Conversely, positive news is revealed on Mondays to ensure bureaucrats can discuss and amplify it throughout the week. In this way, the quote implies a deliberate strategic approach to shaping public perception and minimizing public scrutiny.

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