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“Our lawyers had their chat with the Supreme Court Justice, and promised to repast the chat to other members of the Supreme Court to find out whether they wanted to hear us out.” quote by Dashiell Hammett
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“Our lawyers had their chat with the Supreme Court Justice, and promised to repast the chat to other members of the Supreme Court to find out whether they wanted to hear us out.”

Dashiell Hammett

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

Lawyers promised to share Supreme Court discussion with other justices to gauge interest.

In simple terms: Legal strategy involves influencing peers.

Key Takeaway

Use internal communication to assess support.

Themes

law politics strategy communication influence

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • court hearings
  • policy lobbying
  • team negotiations
  • public statements

Key Concepts

legal advocacy court dynamics information sharing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable is indirect persuasion?
  • What ethical limits exist?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on informal channels can backfire.

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