As for Gordon Brown - I've described him and Blair as two cheeks of the same arse.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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