We have a small faction, and they are a minority, who believe they are there to govern. Then there is the majority of us who believe that indeed we are there to govern but more importantly we are there to be an opposition to the Democratic philosophy and the only way to do that is through confrontation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a faction within his group that aims to govern primarily by opposing the Democratic philosophy through confrontation.
- In plain terms
- Some in his group focus on opposing Democrats rather than just governing.
- What can you take from it?
- His faction prioritizes opposing Democrats through confrontation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How important is cooperation in governance?
- What drives political confrontation?
Another view
Prioritizing opposition over governance can lead to legislative gridlock.
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