That's not enough, madam, we need a majority!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Individual support is insufficient without a majority.
- In plain terms
- You need a majority to win.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on building a coalition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is majority rule always right?
- What about the minority?
Another view
It ignores minority rights.
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