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A quotation from Edward R. Murrow

When politicians complain, as they have in several countries, that television turns their proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and that television has merely demonstrated that not all the performers are well trained.

Edward R. Murrow (1908–1965) American journalist
Speech (1959-10-19), “Television and Politics,” British Association Granada Lectures, London Guildhall

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Murrow, Edward R. - Speech (1959-10-19), "Television and Politics," British Association Granada Lectures, London Guildhall | WIST Quotations

When politicians complain, as they have in several countries, that television turns their proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and that television has merely demonstrated that not all the performers ar…
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Perhaps. But it might be more to Murrow's point that if the same legislators are willing to have "less serious" debates when the cameras are on, how serious are their "serious" debates when the cameras are off. If they're that willing to pander to their constituents, who else are they pandering to less publicly?
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