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Influence(rs)

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Political Power, Money, Money Is a Stick

Parson: Money is a carrot and political power is a stick. They all are ways of shaping people's behaviors, which is why he uses this mechanical image of pressure. People who exert influence in these ways ultimately believe that they can give good reasons for the pressure that they apply. Why should you be influenced by money? Because of its value or because it helps you become self sufficient,. Which is a good thing. But parson says that even though they are very different, you know, yes,Money is a stick, political power, money is a pressure.

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