A nervous blonde nymphet who thought that politics was some kind of game played by old people, like bridge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people treat politics as a trivial pastime rather than a serious responsibility.
- In plain terms
- Politics is not just a game for old people to play.
- What can you take from it?
- Treating politics lightly ignores its real impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some view politics as a game?
- How can we make politics feel relevant?
Another view
Not everyone is naive about politics.
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