To make matters worse, they have elected a foetus as the party leader. I bet a lot of them wish they had not voted against abortion now!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes electing a very young leader, implying regret over past abortion votes.
- In plain terms
- Electing a fetus as leader shows regret over abortion votes.
- What can you take from it?
- Political choices can have unintended symbolic consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do symbolic gestures affect politics?
- What are the risks of extreme rhetoric?
Another view
Uses hyperbole; not a literal statement.
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