Allowing Quote by Donald Trump
“The problem is, folks, they all have a memory, including us. Two weeks and we forget. But I don't forget. And you know what, I bring it up. Jonathan Gruber said the American people are essentially stupid for approving and allowing Obamacare to happen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2016
The speaker claims that people quickly forget details, but he claims to remember and use that memory to criticize opponents, labeling them as unintelligent for supporting a policy.
In simple terms: He says he remembers while others forget, and uses that to say others are stupid for supporting Obamacare.
Key Takeaway
Remember and use memory to criticize others.
Themes
politics
memory
criticism
Mood
critical
defensive
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- media interviews
- policy debates
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on memory to judge others?
- How reliable is selective recall?
A Different Perspective
Memory may be selective and used manipulatively.
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