So I'm always going to be someone people think they can knock off, using words like patriotism or whatever. But I don't think it's that easy, because I'm straight with people. I don't say one thing in one town and another thing in another.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Consistency in messaging builds trust and makes political attacks harder.
- In plain terms
- Say the same thing everywhere to stay credible.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain consistent messaging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is consistency always honest?
- How do you handle changing views?
Another view
Nuance sometimes requires varying perspectives.
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