Nineteenth century Quote by Jon Krakauer
““Launching a nice little war to divert national attention was a gambit no less appealing to nineteenth-century politicians than it is to their present-day counterparts.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Into the Wild, 1996
Politicians create conflicts to distract the public, a tactic used historically and today.
In simple terms: War distracts people from issues.
Question motives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- media coverage
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do leaders favor diversion?
- What are ethical alternatives?
War causes real harm.