Quote by E. P. Thompson

I think that the U.S. does have this very much more open attitude, and I admire it very much and I think it's very important to the world. But the information and the discussion sometimes come too late, after the effective decision has been made.

I think that the U.S. does have this very much more open att

Summary

This quote suggests that the United States has a commendable open attitude towards information and discussion, which is valuable to the world. However, it highlights a drawback in that sometimes this openness comes too late, after decisions have already been made and their impacts already felt. The quote implies a need for timelier information and discussions to influence decision-making effectively.

By E. P. Thompson

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