Quote by Gore Vidal on Maintaining Ignorance in the American Public

„There are a great many people who have a vested interest in maintaining the stupidity of the American public.“

Gore VidalGore Vidal criticizes the deliberate maintenance of ignorance in the American public to protect vested interests.
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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

This quote addresses the deliberate perpetuation of ignorance in society to safeguard certain vested interests.


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Gore Vidal quote about maintaining ignorance in the American public

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) was a versatile American writer and intellectual who produced novels, essays, screenplays, and plays. He was known for his critical stance on American politics and society as well as his engagement in social and political debates.

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