Conservatives Quote by Ben Shapiro
““Conservatives get trapped in this gambit routinely, because they figure that the enemy of their enemy is their friend: if the left is attacking someone, he must be worth defending. But that’s not true.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 2022
People often ally with opponents of their opponents, assuming shared values, but this logic is flawed and can lead to misguided alliances.
In simple terms: Allies based on shared enemies are unreliable.
Key Takeaway
Question alliances carefully.
Themes
politics
logic
alliances
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
advisory
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
strategic thinking
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your alliance?
- How might this logic harm your cause?
A Different Perspective
Assuming shared enemies are friends can backfire.
