Is it possible that he has already abandoned all hope of getting re-elected? Or does he plan to cancel the Election altogether by declaring a national military emergency with terrorists closing in from all sides, leaving him with no choice but to launch a huge bomb immediately?. . . Desperate men do desperate things, and stupid men do stupid things. We are in for a desperately stupid summer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desperation and foolishness drive leaders to make extreme political decisions.
- In plain terms
- Scared or stupid leaders make bad choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear leads to reckless governance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is desperation a valid leader?
- How do you spot reckless leaders?
Another view
Sometimes desperate acts are necessary for survival.
More from Hunter S. Thompson
This is no time for the 'leader of the free world' to be falling asleep at massively-popular sporting events. . .Was [Bush] drunk? Does he fear the sight of an…
Permalink to quote #73 For myself, I would much prefer to be stuck with Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, than stuck with George Bush in the White House. It is the difference between …
Permalink to quote #75 If we get chased out of Iraq with our tail between our legs, that will be the fifth consecutive Third-world country with no hint of a Navy or an Air Force to h…
Permalink to quote #72
Related quotes
I simply cannot do it. The Russians have branded me a war criminal and the Americans would be sure to turn me over to them - for hanging.
Walter ModelWalter Model quote #5 Why did the generals who have been so ready to term me a complaisant and incompetent yes-man fail to secure my removal? Was that all that difficult? No, that w…
Wilhelm KeitelWilhelm Keitel quote #7 'There are those people who are acting irresponsibly ... and spreading their gospel of fear and hate and not doing anything to help the ordinary people put bre…
Ratu Epeli GanilauRatu Epeli Ganilau quote #10