In 2014, when Hillary Clinton was not yet running for…
“In 2014, when Hillary Clinton was not yet running for president, I stated that I was not in agreement with her politics. More recently, when asked my thoughts about Hillary Clinton during a public conversation with Gloria Steinem, I stated, "she embodies the very best of imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't vote for her."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even if a leader embodies oppressive systems, strategic voting may be pragmatic.
In simple terms: Vote pragmatically despite flaws.
Consider strategic voting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- activism
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is voting for a flawed candidate ever justified?
- How to balance ideals with practical outcomes?
Compromise can legitimize harmful systems.