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What does it mean?
Bush calls the Iranian regime evil and claims its leaders believe God speaks only to them.
In plain terms
He insults the Iranian leaders and calls them evil.
What can you take from it?
Strong rhetoric can simplify complex enemies.

Where it applies

  • political speeches
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • critique foreign regimes
  • analyze political rhetoric

Questions to consider

  • Does demonization help?
  • How to address adversaries?

Another view

Such language may alienate moderates.

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