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What does it mean?
The speaker insults two political figures by comparing them closely.
In plain terms
Gordon Brown and Blair are described as essentially the same.
What can you take from it?
Political opponents often share core similarities despite public rivalry.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • interview
  • critique

Putting it to work

  • identify shared interests among rivals

Questions to consider

  • How much do political rivals actually agree?
  • What does this suggest about party politics?

Another view

Vulgarity limits broader persuasive appeal.

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