Raja Krishnamoorthi

Following well-established national security screening procedures and accurately informing Congress about them is not a joke or a political game. It is essential to guaranteeing that our national secrets are protected and to preventing possible blackmailing of key administration officials.

American Businessman

R. Kelly

I've been blackmailed a billion times. I've been sued for ridiculous things. At one point in my life, I was an ATM machine. But I'm used to that. You don't get used to it, but I'm used to the fact that people will do this, even your own family members, and I don't hate none of them.

American Musician

George W. Bush

We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons.

American President

Linus Torvalds

The economics of the security world are all horribly, horribly nasty and are largely based on fear, intimidation and blackmail.

Finnish Businessman

Chinmayi

I definitely hope women know that abuse/harassment/blackmail on social media is also a crime, and the police definitely help.

Indian Musician

Volodymyr Zelensky

There was no pressure or blackmail from the U.S. I had no idea the military aid was held up.

Ukrainian Politician

Kim Jong-un

The days are gone forever when our enemies could blackmail us with nuclear bombs.

North Korean Leader

Rhea Pillai

Who wants to live a life full of fights, blackmails and accusations?

Indian Model

Robin Morgan

Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love.

American Activist

Rui Patricio

Sporting cannot be subjected to fear, blackmail and threats.

Blackmail suggests one person has power over another by holding a damaging secret.

Implied Power

Blackmail is illegal and unethical, carrying a strong negative moral judgment.

Negative Connotation

In movies, blackmail is a common plot device, often resulting in suspense.

Cultural References

To blackmail implies using leverage to control or manipulate someone's actions.

Power Dynamics

The effectiveness of blackmail hinges on how valuable or sensitive the secret is.

Secrets Matter

Using blackmail can backfire if the blackmailer is exposed, facing legal and social repercussions.

Risk of Exposure

 And finally, we add a spoonful of blackmail that I like to think of as a friendly nudge. When we set out to solve the issues of the world, we might want too much at once. The end of poverty, a peaceful world,

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