I also told them of the manner in which I had been knocked down and dragged out, and that I didn't consider it a fair fight any how they could fix it. I put the ingredients in the cup pretty strong I tell you, and I concluded my speech by telling them that I was done with politics for the present, and they might all go to hell, and I would go to Texas.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes being physically assaulted and declares he will leave politics, expressing extreme frustration with the system.
- In plain terms
- After being attacked unfairly, I'm quitting politics and heading to Texas.
- What can you take from it?
- Walk away when the game is rigged.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to quit?
- How do you handle unfairness?
Another view
It avoids solving the underlying problem.
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