Grover Norquist is a mean-spirited, humorless, dishonest little creep: an embarrassing anomaly, the leering, drunken uncle everyone else wishes would stay home: [He] is repulsive, granted, but there aren't nearly enough of him to start a purge trial.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses harsh language to describe Norquist's character and role in politics, suggesting he is disliked but not numerous enough to be a major threat.
- In plain terms
- Norquist is described as unpleasant and unlikeable, but not a big danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal attacks can undermine political critique.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does criticism become personal?
- How do we measure political threat?
Another view
Hyperbolic language may reduce persuasiveness.
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