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“I have found a certain type calls himself a Liberal...Now I always thought I was a Liberal. I came up terribly surprised one time when I found out that I was a Right-Wing Conservative Extremist, when I listened to everybody's point of view that I ever met, and then decided how I should feel. But…” quote by John Wayne
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“I have found a certain type calls himself a Liberal...Now I always thought I was a Liberal. I came up terribly surprised one time when I found out that I was a Right-Wing Conservative Extremist, when I listened to everybody's point of view that I ever met, and then decided how I should feel. But this so-called new Liberal group, Jesus, they never listen to your point of view.”

John Wayne

About This Quote

The speaker discovers that a group claiming to be liberal actually ignores opposing views, revealing personal political misalignment.

In simple terms: A group called liberal doesn’t listen, exposing the speaker’s true conservative stance.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about group identities.

Themes

politics identity disillusionment

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

critical observational

When to use this quote

  • political discussions
  • media consumption
  • personal reflection
  • community engagement

Key Concepts

confirmation bias group dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify a group’s true openness?
  • What impact does selective listening have on personal beliefs?
A Different Perspective

Groups may claim openness while practicing exclusion.

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