I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics involves mutual deceit, suggesting both sides trade lies for truth.
- In plain terms
- Both sides lie about each other in politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Political dishonesty is mutual.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can politics be truthful?
- How do you spot political lies?
Another view
Not all political statements are lies; some are honest disagreements.
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