This is the way addled liberals really think. Even as they champion sucking the brains out of little babies, they think of themselves as indelibly compassionate because they favor an overweening, behemoth federal government.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author criticizes liberals for claiming compassion while supporting policies that expand government power.
- In plain terms
- Liberals think they are kind but want huge government control.
- What can you take from it?
- Claiming compassion while seeking power can be contradictory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does big government help or hurt?
- Is compassion enough?
Another view
The quote oversimplifies complex policy goals as mere desire for power.
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