Quote by Walter Lippmann

The effort to calculate exactly what the voters want at each particular moment leaves out of account the fact that when they are troubled the thing the voters most want is to be told what to want.

The effort to calculate exactly what the voters want at each

Summary

This quote suggests that attempting to accurately understand the desires and preferences of voters in every given moment fails to consider the fact that during times of uncertainty or difficulty, voters often seek guidance on what they should want or support. It implies that people may prefer having someone else, such as politicians or leaders, dictate their preferences for them, especially when they are facing various challenges or concerns.

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By Walter Lippmann

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