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“If we had complete knowledge, you wouldn't need any intelligence gathering whatsoever. The president isn't god. We do have intelligence gathering.” quote by Ann Coulter
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“If we had complete knowledge, you wouldn't need any intelligence gathering whatsoever. The president isn't god. We do have intelligence gathering.”

Ann Coulter

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Source Opinion Column: 2020, The Daily Caller

Total knowledge would eliminate the need for intelligence work; power still requires information gathering.

In simple terms: Knowing everything would make spying unnecessary.

Key Takeaway

Never assume you know everything.

Themes

politics knowledge intelligence

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • national security
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

epistemology power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits our knowledge?
  • How do we balance transparency and secrecy?
A Different Perspective

Complete knowledge is unrealistic and may ignore nuance.

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