We are now being coerced to accept and believe that a new political-cum-religious doctrine has arisen, namely that there is but one political God, George W Bush, and Tony Blair is his prophet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares US and UK leaders to religious figures imposing beliefs.
- In plain terms
- Western leaders act like gods forcing their views.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics can feel like forced belief systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does power spread?
- What values are imposed?
Another view
Comparing leaders to gods exaggerates their influence.
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