This is the choice in life. You choose what is less bad. I…
“This is the choice in life. You choose what is less bad. I don't particularly like Mr. Obama, but I think he is less bad for the world than Mr. Romney. It is a tragedy of life that both candidates did not lose the election. They would have deserved both to lose.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing the lesser of two undesirable options is a pragmatic approach to decision‑making.
In simple terms: Pick the less harmful option.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfect choices.
Themes
politics
ethics
decisionmaking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
pragmatism
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “less bad”?
- Can compromise become complacency?
A Different Perspective
May ignore long‑term consequences of settling for “less bad.”