The Vampire Economy Quotes

“Under fascism, it is not primarily the power of money which corrupts, but rather does corruption spring from the power of the State. Whereas in democratic countries the businessman may use his money to influence legislation and public opinion and thus operate as a source of power and corruption, in fascist countries he can exist only as the subject upon whom State power operates. The corruption in fascist countries arises inevitably from the reversal of the roles of the capitalist and the State as wielders of economic power.”
― Günter Reimann, The Vampire Economy: Doing Business under Fascism

“Under a parliamentary democracy, such as in France, political influence can be secured by using money to create favorable or unfavorable public opinion. Political corruption of this type cannot exist under totalitarian rule.”
― Günter Reimann, The Vampire Economy: Doing Business under Fascism

“When the industrialist pays money to a Party official to obtain privileges, that is indirect power—corruption as we know it. But when the Party official extorts tribute as a result of the capitalist’s outright fear, without guaranteeing the latter an equivalent in return, that is an example of direct power and is the distinct contribution of fascism to corruption as such.”
― Günter Reimann, The Vampire Economy: Doing Business under Fascism

“Well, it all depends on what kind of a Party member you have to deal with. If he no longer believes in National Socialism, it will cost you a hundred marks. If he still does, five hundred marks. But if he is a fanatic, you will have to pay a thousand marks.”
― Günter Reimann, The Vampire Economy: Doing Business under Fascism