Political necessities sometimes turn out to be political mistakes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw notes political expediency can backfire; a caution on short-term thinking.
- In plain terms
- Short-term fixes can cause long-term problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid quick political fixes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a short-term fix okay?
- How do we spot political mistakes?
Another view
Not all necessities are mistakes.
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