She is well known as an ardent supporter of whatever the party's main direction is. She used to be a passionate Brezhnevist. Now she is an even more passionate Gorbachevist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She is known for supporting whatever the party’s main line is, shifting from Brezhnevist to Gorbachevist enthusiasm.
- In plain terms
- She follows the party line, changing her stance as the party changes.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty to a party can be opportunistic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some politicians switch ideologies so readily?
- How does this affect public trust?
Another view
Such flexibility may undermine personal credibility.
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