Former lefties can make a good living in the media by attacking their ex-comrades - I'd do it myself if the price was right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Former political supporters often turn against their past allies to gain attention or income.
- In plain terms
- Ex-members of a movement get paid to criticize the people they once supported.
- What can you take from it?
- Criticism for profit can undermine genuine political causes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates public dissent?
- Is betrayal common in politics?
Another view
Some critiques are valid regardless of motive.
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