From this day onwards, Howard will wear his leadership like a crown of thorns, and in the parliament I'll do everything to crucify him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It threatens intense political opposition and suffering for the leader's tenure.
- In plain terms
- He will be made to suffer for his leadership in parliament.
- What can you take from it?
- Political power often invites fierce resistance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Another view
Crucifying opponents can
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