The Wisconsin senator gets up and says out loud what half of the country is thinking and talks about every day. This President broke the law and lied about it; he trashed the Constitution and hides himself in the flag.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feingold claims a president broke the law, lied, disrespected the Constitution, and uses patriotism to shield himself.
- In plain terms
- The president broke laws and the Constitution while hiding behind the flag.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should obey the Constitution rather than use symbolism to avoid accountability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders use symbols to avoid scrutiny?
- What ensures leaders follow the law?
Another view
Accusations of breaking the law require evidence beyond this quote.
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