Quote by Gore Vidal, Armageddon? (essay),
When Ronald Reagan's career in show business came to an end, he was hired to impersonate, first, a California governor and then an American president who would reduce taxes for his employers, the Southern and Western New Rich, much of whose money came from the defence industries. There is nothing unusual about this arrangement. All recent presidents have had their price-tags.
Summary
This quote suggests that after Ronald Reagan's acting career, he was hired to play the role of a California governor and later an American president who would prioritize reducing taxes for the wealthy individuals and defense industry. The quote implies that it is not out of the ordinary for presidents to have certain agendas or be influenced by specific interest groups, as they can be seen as having "price-tags". It implies a view that political actors may be hired or expected to prioritize the interests of certain powerful individuals or industries.
Topics
Presidency
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