Then there is Dick Cheney, who essentially said that if Kerry is voted in as president, terrorism will hit America again. How is that? Is Cheney going to make some calls? Apparently he has the hook up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cho mocks Dick Cheney's threat of terrorism under Kerry, implying he manipulates national security fears.
- In plain terms
- Cho suggests Cheney implied he could trigger terrorism if an opponent won an election.
- What can you take from it?
- Political figures may exploit security fears for influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should voters assess political threats?
- What role does fear play in politics?
Another view
The quote implies collusion without concrete evidence.
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