I am a pragmatist. We are given what we have here in terms…
“I am a pragmatist. We are given what we have here in terms of government, so as an anarchist, okay, I'll lean to the Republican side of getting the government small enough to drown in a bathtub or whatever.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He claims pragmatism while advocating minimal government, suggesting even a bathtub could drown it.
In simple terms: Small government, extreme metaphor.
Consider practical limits of minimalism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public discourse
- civil liberties
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a bathtub realistic metaphor?
- What are viable government reductions?
Extremes may ignore real governance needs.