Quote by Gore Vidal

Half of the American people never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.

Half of the American people never read a newspaper. Half nev

Summary

This quote satirically highlights the notion that a significant portion of the American population is either disinterested or uninvolved in actively participating in the democratic process. It suggests that ideally, the group of individuals who do not read newspapers and never vote for a president are one and the same. By expressing this hope, the quote underscores the importance of an informed and engaged citizenry in a functioning democracy.

By Gore Vidal

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