There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crockett uses a play on words to call politicians bloodsuckers who drain resources.
- In plain terms
- Politicians are compared to ticks that suck blood and resources.
- What can you take from it?
- Politicians may exploit the public for personal gain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people view politicians as parasites?
- What responsibilities should elected officials have to citizens?
Another view
The analogy ignores positive contributions from politicians.
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