The Bush Administration do have moral values. Their moral values are very explicit: shine the boots of the rich and the powerful, kick everybody else in the face, and let your grandchildren pay for it. That simple principle predicts almost everything that's happening.
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- What does it mean?
- The author claims the Bush Administration's moral values prioritize the wealthy and powerful while harming others and burdening future generations.
- In plain terms
- The government serves the rich and powerful at the expense of everyone else and future generations.
- What can you take from it?
- Policy often reflects who benefits rather than universal morality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits most from current policies?
- How do we define moral governance?
Another view
The quote assumes intent without providing evidence of specific policy outcomes.
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