It is obvious that politics would gain much in prestige if the money-raising campaign were conducted candidly and publicly, like the campaigns for the war funds. Charity drives might be made excellent models for political funds drives. The elimination of the little black bag element in politics would raise the entire prestige of politics in America, and the public interest would be infinitely greater if the actual participation occurred earlier and more constructively in the campaign.

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Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda.

Themes

  • Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits
  • Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power

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