What can I say [about George W. Bush]? He's somebody's kid. He's somebody's father. God bless him. Good luck. You know what I mean? I don't agree with his politics, and I'm not going to pretend to, but I don't agree with a lot of people's politics. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He acknowledges Bush as a person despite disagreeing with his politics.
- In plain terms
- He respects Bush as a father and son regardless of political views.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal humanity exists separate from political disagreement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle political disagreement?
- Can you respect someone you disagree with?
Another view
It might seem too lenient depending on political actions.
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