Without exception all political parties promise their…
““Without exception all political parties promise their supporters a higher real income. There is no difference in this respect between nationalists and internationalists and between the supporters of a market economy and the advocates of either socialism or interventionism. If a party asks its supporters to make sacrifices for its cause, it always explains these sacrifices as the necessary temporary means for the attainment of the ultimate goal, the improvement of the material well-being of its members. Each party considers it as an insidious plot against its prestige and its survival if somebody ventures to question the capacity of its projects to make the group members more prosperous. Each party regards with a deadly hatred the economists embarking upon such a critique. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Political parties universally promise higher real incomes, using sacrifice as a temporary means, and label critics as threats to prestige.
In simple terms: Parties promise wealth and blame critics.
Key Takeaway
Question promises and be wary of scapegoating.
Themes
politics
economics
promise
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- public speeches
- null
Key Concepts
sacrifice
critique
material well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How do parties justify sacrifices?
- What evidence supports their economic claims?
A Different Perspective
Promises often lack concrete plans.