I don't mind what Congress does, as long as they don't do it in the streets and frighten the horses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims not to care about political actions as long as they remain quiet and do not disturb the public order.
- In plain terms
- I don't care about government work unless it scares people.
- What can you take from it?
- Political action should not disrupt daily life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as disrupting the public?
- Should politics stay quiet?
Another view
It trivializes serious political issues by focusing on minor disturbances.
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