I hear [my Twitter followers] say, you know, 'Bob Rae…
“I hear [my Twitter followers] say, you know, 'Bob Rae, you're an asshole'. [...] I'm working my way and trying to represent the people and speaking in Question Period and here we have vox populi, the thoughtful man on the street, 'you are an asshole!'. Thank you very much. I read it on my Twitter and I get up and ask a question.”
About This Quote
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Public criticism can be a catalyst for engagement and accountability.
In simple terms: Criticism prompts public dialogue.
Use criticism to improve representation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- town hall meetings
- social media monitoring
- policy debates
- constituent outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to personal attacks?
- What mechanisms ensure constructive criticism?
Criticism may be hostile and unproductive.