Quote by William Cobbett

The very hirelings of the press, whose trade it is to buoy up the spirits of the people. have uttered falsehoods so long, they have played off so many tricks, that their budget seems, at last, to be quite empty.

The very hirelings of the press, whose trade it is to buoy u

Summary

This quote criticizes the dishonesty and manipulation that some media outlets engage in to manipulate public opinion. It suggests that these "hirelings" of the press have been spreading falsehoods and using tricks for so long that their credibility has been completely depleted. In essence, the quote highlights the lack of trust and credibility in certain media institutions due to their long history of deceptive practices.

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By William Cobbett

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