Addiction Quote by David Limbaugh
“If Republican legislators succumb to their political addiction to compromise for the sake of getting something passed, no matter how odious, they'll be laying out the red carpet of inevitability for socialized care. Once government gets its foot in the door, more government control is unavoidable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 2005
Compromise on any policy, even undesirable, opens the door to larger government intervention, leading toward socialized care.
In simple terms: Compromise can lead to more government control.
Key Takeaway
Beware incremental policy concessions.
Themes
politics
government
policy
incrementalism
social welfare
Mood
cautious
critical
skeptical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiations
- policy drafting
- public health reform
- budget allocations
- tax legislation
Key Concepts
slippery slope
policy compromise
government expansion
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any compromise acceptable if it leads to greater control?
- How to balance policy goals with principle?
A Different Perspective
Compromise may be necessary to achieve any progress, limiting ideal outcomes.
