He really lit my fuse when he continued to assert that it was our fault we were attacked on Sept. 11 ... [Ron Paul's comments were] ludicrous and unacceptable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paul condemns another’s claim that the U.S. was at fault for 9/11, calling it ludicrous and unacceptable.
- In plain terms
- He calls the blame‑shifting remarks absurd.
- What can you take from it?
- Attributing national tragedies to the victim can be offensive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some politicians assign blame for tragedies?
- What impact does such rhetoric have on public unity?
Another view
The statement does not address the underlying political motivations.
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