Contrary to the media circus which portrayed politicians as all-powerful figures, Kentbridge knew from experience the vast majority of US Government officials — elected or otherwise — were puppets who only had the illusion of power.

James Morcan
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In this quote from his book, The Fall of Trust , Kentridge describes politics as being a farce, a theater where all the major players are merely playing out a predetermined script. He explains that only a handful of the people involved in political action actually have any real influence on policy or legislation. In fact, he points out that the many people who have been elected to office aren’t really in charge at all. He says that both Democrats and Republicans are merely playing roles which have been assigned to them by a shadowy puppet-master who controls their every move.

Source: The Ninth Orphan

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