So let's give another big tax cut to the super-rich. That'll teach bin Laden a lesson he won't soon forget.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This sarcastic remark criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy by implying they won't affect international threats.
- In plain terms
- Giving tax breaks to rich people won't stop terrorists.
- What can you take from it?
- Policies favoring the wealthy often ignore real global dangers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What policies actually address terrorism?
- How do tax cuts affect national security?
Another view
The quote relies on irony that might be missed without context.
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