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Bidder Quotes

Money's grip on politics

Several speakers argue both major parties in America ultimately answer to whoever pays the most for influence.

To dissociate politicians from capitalists is slightly disingenuous, to put it mildly. U.S. lawmakers are competitive and auction themselves to the highest bidder via the lobby system.

Quotes by Tariq Ali

Both the Democratic and Republican parties are bought and paid for by corporate America and cater to the needs of the highest bidder as opposed to the people they claim to represent. I cannot be bought.

Quotes by Roseanne Barr

The public impression is that the government, industry or the highest bidder can buy a scientist to add credibility to any message. That crucial quality of impartiality is being lost.

Quotes by Johnny Ball

Frankly, a lot of candidates have no problem being sold to the highest bidder if it means they will win.

Quotes by Jason Kander

America Quotes

Sharpton and Jackson are 'race brokers.' Their job is to define black identity and then keep blacks in line to vote to the highest Democratic bidder that serves their purposes. 'Black enough' is just another tool in the bamboozler's toolbox.

Quotes by Angela McGlowan

It's a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one's safety factor was determined by the lowest bidder on a government contract.

Quotes by Alan Shepard

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these bidder quotes say about politicians and money?
Several argue that lawmakers effectively auction themselves to whoever pays the most through the lobbying system. One speaker calls it slightly disingenuous to separate politicians from capitalists given how closely tied they are.
Is scientific credibility discussed in relation to bidding here?
Yes, one quote claims the public sees government, industry, or the highest bidder as capable of buying a scientist's credibility for their own message. It frames impartiality itself as something being lost to money.
Do these quotes single out one political party over another?
No, one speaker argues both the Democratic and Republican parties in America are bought and paid for by corporate interests equally. The criticism is aimed at the system rather than one side.
Are ordinary candidates included in this criticism, or just parties?
Yes, one quote states plainly that plenty of candidates would happily let themselves be auctioned off if it meant winning their race. It extends the critique down to individual campaigns, not just party structures.
What's the overall argument running through these bidder quotes?
Together they describe politics as functioning like an Auction, where influence goes to whoever offers the most. It's a consistently skeptical view of how money and power intersect in government.

One frames the whole system as an Auction, with lawmakers effectively selling themselves through the lobby structure around them.