Friends, I will disown and repudiate any man of my party who attacks with such foul slander and abuse any opponent of any other party.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Political loyalty does not justify attacking opponents with slander or abuse.
- In plain terms
- Do not support allies who insult others unfairly.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain integrity over party loyalty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you draw the line on loyalty?
- How do you handle disagreeable allies?
Another view
Partisan loyalty often pressures people to ignore misconduct.
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