Quote by Gore Vidal

Democracy is supposed to give you the feeling of choice, like Painkiller X and Painkiller Y. But they're both just aspirin.

Democracy is supposed to give you the feeling of choice, lik

Summary

This quote highlights the perceived illusion of choice in a democratic system. It suggests that while democracy aims to provide citizens with options, it often falls short by offering superficial differences between choices. The analogy of Painkiller X and Painkiller Y being essentially the same medicine, both just aspirin, implies that in some cases, political parties or candidates may not truly differ in their core ideologies or agendas. The quote serves as a reminder to critically evaluate the options presented within a democratic framework to ensure meaningful choices are made.

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Democracy

By Gore Vidal

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