Administration Quote by George Will
“Believing that a crisis is a useful thing to create, the Obama administration - which understands that, for liberalism, worse is better - has deliberately aggravated the fiscal shambles that the Great Recession accelerated.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Piece: The New York Times, 2018
The Obama administration intentionally worsened fiscal issues, believing crisis can be a tool for liberal goals.
In simple terms: Policy used crisis to push agenda.
Key Takeaway
Beware of exploiting crises for political aims.
Themes
politics
economics
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative debates
- public messaging
Key Concepts
policy manipulation
crisis theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is crisis‑driven policy effective?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Such strategies can erode public trust and stability.
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