Quote by Gerald F. Lieberman

Elections are held to delude the populace into believing that they are participating in government.

Elections are held to delude the populace into believing tha

Summary

This quote suggests that elections may be used as a tool to deceive or manipulate the public into thinking they have an active role in governing their country. It implies that the true decision-making power may lie in the hands of a select few, while the public's involvement in elections may be superficial or insignificant. The quote challenges the notion of elections as a meaningful democratic process, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the true extents of citizen participation in government.

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By Gerald F. Lieberman

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