Attacking Quote by Carroll Quigley
“It is this power structure which the Radical Right in the United States has been attacking for years in the belief that they are attacking the Communists.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Evolution of the American Republic, 1966
The Radical Right frames its attacks as anti‑Communist, but actually targets broader power structures.
In simple terms: Right-wing attacks are about power, not just communism.
Recognize hidden motives behind political rhetoric.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media analysis
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What power structures are truly being challenged?
- How does rhetoric shape public perception?
Focusing solely on communism can oversimplify complex power struggles.