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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

  • political critique
  • policy debate
  • ideological discussion

Putting it to work

  • analyzing political rhetoric
  • critiquing policy

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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