'Someday Louisiana's gonna get good government and they're not gonna like it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good governance might upset those accustomed to corruption or privilege.
- In plain terms
- People might not like honest government.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect resistance when introducing integrity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from bad governance?
- How do you push for ethical change?
Another view
It generalizes that all beneficiaries of bad systems will resist change.
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