Through me the energy policy of the whole Common Market is being held up. Without opening old wounds, it pleases me no end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims to be obstructing Common Market energy policy and expresses satisfaction in doing so.
- In plain terms
- I am stopping energy policy and I am happy about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Individuals can block policy to make a statement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is obstructing policy ever justified?
- How do we handle internal opposition?
Another view
This admission reveals a willingness to hinder collective progress for personal or political gain.
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