I would forbid him going going to the Senate, to account to this unrepresentative swill over there...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It expresses strong disdain for the Senate, calling it unrepresentative and unworthy of scrutiny.
- In plain terms
- He thinks the Senate is useless and should not be questioned.
- What can you take from it?
- Institutions lose legitimacy when they don't represent people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who represents you?
- When is a body not representative?
Another view
Dismissing oversight can weaken accountability.
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