'If the U.S. was a person,' he later became fond of saying, 'and it sat down, Columbus, Ohio would instantly be plunged into darkness'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If the U.S. were a person and sat down, Columbus, Ohio would instantly be plunged into darkness.
- In plain terms
- America’s inactivity would cause immediate hardship for Columbus, Ohio.
- What can you take from it?
- National inaction harms specific locales.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What specific policies could cause such a scenario?
- How can local resilience offset national stagnation?
Another view
The statement is hyperbolic without concrete evidence.
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