This is an impressive crowd - the haves and the have-mores. Some people call you the elites; I call you my base.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush jokes that a wealthy crowd is his political base.
- In plain terms
- He calls rich people his supporters.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge your supporters directly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is your base?
- How do you talk about wealth?
Another view
It may alienate those who feel excluded.
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