...the Democrats know that no matter how many GATTs, NAFTAs, empty OSHAs, and other betrayals...they heap on those labor leaders, they can be had because, once again, the Republicans are deemed worse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Labor leaders accept betrayal from Democrats because Republicans are seen as worse.
- In plain terms
- Labor tolerates betrayal due to fear of the alternative.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of the alternative enables betrayal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does tolerance persist?
- How to break the cycle?
Another view
Leaders may believe long-term gains outweigh short-term losses.
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