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You know, the beautiful thing about the gay marriage issue is the absolute only issue that the President will answer. The President don't give a fuck, he will give you a straight answer on gay marriage. 'Mr President, what about the war, when's it gonna end?' 'Well, you never know, we're talking to people, and we're looking for stuff, and we might find it, we might not, and it's out there, we're gonna get it, you never know, how's it going, yeah!' 'Mr President, what about the economy, when's it gonna pick up?' 'Well, you never know, we're talking to people, and economic indicators indicate that indications are coming to the indicator, you know what I'm saying, all right!' 'Mr President, what about gay marriage?' 'Fuck them faggots!'

Chris Rock#68

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker critiques a political leader for giving vague answers on war and economy but a blunt, hostile answer on gay marriage.
In plain terms
Politicians often dodge hard questions but give harsh replies on social issues.
What can you take from it?
Expect directness on divisive topics even when other answers are evasive.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • interviews
  • public discourse

Putting it to work

  • analyze political responses
  • identify policy priorities

Questions to consider

  • How do leaders prioritize issues in their messaging?
  • What does directness reveal about values?

Another view

The quote relies on vulgar language that may obscure the underlying critique.

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