The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure. -I. F. Stone

 

The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure.


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This quote is just one of 9 total I. F. Stone quotes in our collection. I. F. Stone is known for saying 'The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure.' as well as some of the following quotes.

All governments are run by liars and nothing they say should be believed.

I. F. Stone

The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure.

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Rich people march on Washington every day.

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If you live long enough, the venerability factor creeps in; you get accused of things you never did and praised for virtues you never had.

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The biggest difference between ancient Rome and the USA is that in Rome the common man was treated like a dog. In America he sets the tone. This is the first country where the common man could stand erect.

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