A Conservative government is an organized hypocrisy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conservative governments may pretend to uphold values while acting differently.
- In plain terms
- Conservative parties sometimes act hypocritically.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of political groups that do not practice what they preach.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do actions match words?
- Who is hypocritical?
Another view
All political parties may claim to act consistently.
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