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Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really…

“Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than ninety percent of the time? I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.” quote by Barack Obama
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“Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than ninety percent of the time? I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.”

Barack Obama

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Questioning personal judgment by comparing political opinions highlights the difficulty of trusting one's own assessments.

In simple terms: Comparing opinions reveals doubts about your own judgment.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on how you evaluate others' views.

Themes

politics judgment self‑assessment

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • policy support
  • personal relationships
  • career choices

Key Concepts

cognitive bias confidence decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance differing opinions?
  • What criteria do you use to judge accuracy?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on a single source can skew perception.

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