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David Brinkley

Numerous politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled the press. Never in history has the press seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians.

David Brinkley

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David Brinkley is pointing out that while many politicians have taken complete control and silenced the media, the opposite has never happened where the press has taken full control and silenced politicians. This highlights the imbalance of power, showing that political leaders can dominate the press, but the press does not have the same level of control over politicians.

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