They're talking about partial nuclear disarmament. That's also like talking about partial circumcision. Same thing. You either go all the way or fucking forget it! You know what I'm saying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Partial solutions are ineffective; you must commit fully or abandon the effort.
- In plain terms
- Either do it completely or don't do it at all.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully to an issue or drop it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a partial solution acceptable?
- What are the risks of going all‑in?
Another view
Extreme language can alienate moderate listeners.
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