Army Quote by Donald Trump
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“That's through intelligence, not through ignorance, believe me. Because some of the things that they're asking you to do [in the Army] and be politically correct about are ridiculous.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2016
He argues that intelligence, not ignorance, guides actions, criticizing absurd political correctness demands in the military.
In simple terms: Intelligence guides actions, not ignorance; political correctness can be absurd.
Key Takeaway
Value informed judgment over blind compliance.
Themes
intelligence
politics
military
critical thinking
Mood
defiant
critical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- military policy debates
- leadership decisions
- public statements
Key Concepts
rationality
authority
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- Is political correctness always counterproductive?
- How can we balance respect and practicality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine concerns of marginalized groups.
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