Anti war Quote by James Bovard
“Freedom is whatever the president says it is, pending revision.”
About This Quote
It suggests that political authority defines freedom, but that definition is mutable and subject to change.
In simple terms: Freedom is defined by those in power and can be altered.
Question who defines your freedoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what freedom means?
- Can freedom be truly independent of authority?
Freedom can be constrained by authoritarian shifts.