Yes, today we have genuine Russian weather. Yesterday we had Swedish weather. I can't understand why your weather is so terrible. Maybe it is because you are immediate neighbours of NATO.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Khrushchev blames terrible weather on neighboring NATO, mixing meteorology with politics.
- In plain terms
- He claims weather is bad because of nearby NATO countries.
- What can you take from it?
- Blame external factors for local problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders use metaphors?
- When does blame make sense?
Another view
Weather is not caused by political alliances.
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