This is the most important election of my lifetime. I have never been heavily involved in partisan politics but these are not normal times. President Bush is endangering our safety, hurting our vital interests and undermining American values. That is why I am publishing this message. I have been demonized by the Bush campaign but I hope you will give me a hearing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soros stakes his reputation on opposing Bush, citing safety and value risks.
- In plain terms
- This election matters deeply; Bush harms the country.
- What can you take from it?
- Partisan action is justified in extraordinary times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does politics demand intervention?
- How to handle demonization?
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