'Someday Louisiana is going to get good government. And they ain't gonna like it.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker predicts that Louisiana will eventually get good government, which the people will dislike.
- In plain terms
- Louisiana will have good government, and people won't like it.
- What can you take from it?
- Effective governance may be unpopular with those accustomed to the status quo.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might people resist good governance?
- How can leaders manage resistance?
Another view
The claim is speculative and lacks supporting evidence.
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