I have earned capitol, and I intend to spend it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states they have built up political capital and plans to use it.
- In plain terms
- They have political influence and will spend it.
- What can you take from it?
- Political influence should be used for action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to spend political capital?
- How do you build influence?
Another view
Political capital can be easily depleted.
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