Alexander Stille quotes

Everyone understands that in a modern economy - transparency, accountability, a working justice system are part of having a functioning, modern society. (Alexander Stille)

Money, media, and political power are very closely connected.

Alexander Stille

Anybody who cares about the functioning of democracy should be concerned about the blurring of lines between public and private interests.

Alexander Stille

I think people everywhere have a very dismaying feeling that politics are going over their heads, are being decided by wealthy interests that don't take them into consideration. And are bending the legislative process in their own behalf.

Alexander Stille

To buy TV time and bypass the usual filters between the public and political figures, are very powerful devices that people can use to attract attention, attract voters. And get influence in our society.

Alexander Stille

Knowing where you have come from is important in forming an idea of where you want to go.

Alexander Stille

I think in the world we live in where television is the principal source of information for most people, it really affects the balance of the democratic process. The fairness of the democratic process.

Alexander Stille

We live in a world in which celebrity recognition, media access, and power translate very quickly into political power and indeed economic power.

Alexander Stille

If somebody has a monopoly position, and wants to keep that monopoly position, it means that you are effectively shutting out competition from other sources.

Alexander Stille

Alexander Stille

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