Quote by Thomas Frank

We are watching industries crumble, Wall Street firms disappear, unemployment spike, and unprecedented government intervention. And our designated opinion leaders want to know: Is Obama up this week? Is he down? And is his leadership style more like Bill Clinton's, or Abraham Lincoln's?

We are watching industries crumble, Wall Street firms disapp

Summary

This quote criticizes the triviality of popular opinion leaders who focus on irrelevant matters like Obama's popularity or style of leadership. It highlights how significant events such as industries collapsing, unemployment rising, and government intervention deserve greater attention. The quote suggests that rather than being preoccupied with superficial aspects, leaders and individuals should be focused on understanding and solving critical issues that affect society.

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Experience Capitalism Bureaucracy Health Care Bill Clinton Clinton Health Care Plan Of 1993 Health Care In The United States

By Thomas Frank

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