For Dick Cheney, it must have felt just like any other day at the office: Folks who don't shave, don't bathe, and want him dead. Wow, feels just like back home!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks Cheney, suggesting his day is filled with undesirable people who wish him harm.
- In plain terms
- Cheney's work day is full of people who hate him.
- What can you take from it?
- Political criticism can be expressed with sarcasm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use sarcasm instead of direct argument?
- What effect does this tone have on the audience?
Another view
The quote is vague and may not convey specific facts.
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