To make matters worse, they have elected a foetus as the party leader. I bet a lot of them wish they had not voted against abortion now!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks a political party for electing a young leader, suggesting they might regret opposing abortion.
- In plain terms
- The party elected a young leader, and those who voted against abortion might wish they hadn't.
- What can you take from it?
- Opposing abortion can lead to irony when a young leader is chosen.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a party leader?
- How do political choices impact leadership?
Another view
This assumes a direct link between voting on abortion and electing young leaders.
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