Democracy Quote by George W. Bush
“The notion of democracy beginning to emerge scares the ideologues, the totalitarians, those who want to impose their vision. It just frightens them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic Values, 2002
Emerging democracy unsettles ideologues and totalitarians who fear loss of control.
In simple terms: Democracy scares authoritarian minds.
Key Takeaway
Support democratic participation.
Themes
politics
freedom
fear
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- elections
- civil rights movements
- policy debates
- education curricula
Key Concepts
political science
history
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- What protects democracy from fear?
- How can citizens counter authoritarian narratives?
A Different Perspective
Democracy can be fragile in practice.
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