Chiefs Quote by Christopher Hitchens
“Haven't we all heard some irritating person saying that if so-and-so is elected, then he/she is absolutely definitely leaving the country? There must be some reason why it is mainly liberals who tend to say this, but the chief thing to note about the promise is that it is usually an empty one.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spectator, 2004
He critiques the tendency of some liberals to make absolute, often empty, promises about political outcomes.
In simple terms: Empty political promises.
Question absolute claims.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- debates
- media commentary
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to certainty?
- What are the risks of empty promises?
May oversimplify complex issues.