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“I hate to make predictions, but I think the economy is going to be permanently changed for the worse. I think our foreign policy is going to lead to changes that will be definitely for the worse, particularly if we drift into a nuclear Iran, which I gather that's what the administration is doing.” quote by Thomas Sowell
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“I hate to make predictions, but I think the economy is going to be permanently changed for the worse. I think our foreign policy is going to lead to changes that will be definitely for the worse, particularly if we drift into a nuclear Iran, which I gather that's what the administration is doing.”

Thomas Sowell

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Economic and foreign policies risk long‑term decline, especially with nuclear escalation.

In simple terms: Policies may worsen the economy.

Key Takeaway

Beware of harmful policies.

Themes

economics policy risk

Mood

cautious urgent

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • government decision‑making
  • investment strategy
  • public discourse
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

geopolitics nuclear threat

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can prevent policy failures?
  • How can citizens influence foreign policy?
A Different Perspective

Predicting futures is uncertain.

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