McCain's yesterday's maverick. This is serious maverickism, Ron Paul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ron Paul is portrayed as a serious maverick, unlike a previous, perhaps less serious, one.
- In plain terms
- He is a genuine maverick.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and support true independent thinkers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What distinguishes a serious maverick from a token one?
- How does maverick behavior affect governance?
Another view
Labeling someone a maverick can be vague and subjective.
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