Quote by Gore Vidal on American Media and Politics

„Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.“

Gore VidalGore Vidal critiques low media use and voter participation in the USA with irony in this quote.
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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

This quote criticizes political participation and media ignorance in the USA with an ironic tone.


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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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