Activity Quote by George Will
“The Obama administration's agenda of maximizing dependency involves political favoritism cloaked in the raiment of "economic planning" and "social justice" that somehow produce results superior to what markets produce when freedom allows merit to manifest itself, and incompetence to fail. The administration's central activity - the political allocation of wealth and opportunity - is not merely susceptible to corruption, it is corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Political Commentary, 2010s (publication unspecified)
The author argues that the Obama administration’s policies create dependency and favoritism, turning economic planning into corruption rather than merit‑based outcomes.
In simple terms: Policies create dependency and favor, not merit.
Key Takeaway
Beware of policies that foster dependency.
Themes
politics
economics
corruption
meritocracy
government policy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic debate
- civic education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
state intervention
wealth allocation
political favoritism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do such policies truly hinder merit?
- How can we balance equity and efficiency?
A Different Perspective
The critique may overlook positive social safety net effects.
