Well, I just want to say that George W. Bush is the syphilis president.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A blunt insult comparing a president to a disease.
- In plain terms
- Vonnegut insults a president by calling him a disease.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong insults often reflect deep political disgust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is strong language appropriate?
- What does this say about trust?
Another view
This is hyperbole and lacks policy substance.
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