Politics has become a dirty word.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public discourse around politics has deteriorated. It is now seen as something negative and unclean.
- In plain terms
- Politics is now seen as something dirty and unpleasant by many people.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that political topics often carry negative stigma today.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel about politics?
- Can politics be clean?
Another view
Some still view politics as a vital civic duty.
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