That is why no amount of cajolery, and no attempts at…
““That is why no amount of cajolery, and no attempts at ethical or social seduction, can eradicate from my heart a deep burning hatred for the Tory Party that inflicted those bitter experiences on me. So far as I am concerned they are lower than vermin. They condemned millions of first-class people to semi-starvation. Now the Tories are pouring out money in propaganda of all sorts and are hoping by this organised sustained mass suggestion to eradicate from our minds all memory of what we went through. But, I warn you young men and women, do not listen to what they are saying now. Do not listen to the seductions of Lord Woolton. He is a very good salesman. If you are selling shoddy stuff you have to be a good salesman. But I warn you they have not changed, or if they have they are slightly worse than they were.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker condemns the Tory Party for past oppression and warns that their propaganda cannot erase the deep resentment caused by historic suffering.
In simple terms: He despises the Tories for past cruelty and distrusts their current messaging.
Key Takeaway
Remain vigilant against manipulative political rhetoric.
Themes
politics
betrayal
propaganda
class struggle
Mood
cynical
defiant
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- activism
- media consumption
- community organizing
Key Concepts
historical grievance
media influence
trust erosion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate genuine change from superficial messaging?
- What role should historical memory play in current politics?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s view may overlook any reforms the party has made since.