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Politicians like to tell people what they want to hear - and what they want to hear is what wont happen
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"Politicians like to tell people what they want to hear - and what they want to hear is what won't happen"

- Paul Samuelson

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This quote by Paul Samuelson suggests that political leaders are more likely to tell individuals what they intend to hear, instead of the fact. This is since they understand that people are more probable to support them if they inform them what they want to hear. Political leaders realize that people don't want to become aware of the negative elements of their policies, so they concentrate on the positive elements rather. This indicates that individuals are frequently not aware of the potential consequences of the plans they are sustaining. Politicians are likewise conscious that people don't intend to hear about what will not happen, so they focus on what will occur instead. This indicates that individuals are often not aware of the potential dangers related to the policies they are sustaining. By informing people what they want to listen to, political leaders can get assistance for their policies without having to explain the prospective threats.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Samuelson somewhere between May 15, 1915 and today. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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