Believe Quote by Jonathan Tasini
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“You can hope and wish and pray that those things are legitimate conversions and that [Hillary Clinton] now is a different candidate, a person with a different philosophy. That's something that, you know, sometimes, yes, it's hard to believe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: MSNBC, 2016
People often cling to hope and prayer when faced with uncertainty about a political candidate's authenticity, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
In simple terms: Hope and prayer replace evidence when judging candidates.
Key Takeaway
Seek factual evidence over wishful thinking.
Themes
politics
trust
hope
skepticism
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- campaign analysis
- media consumption
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
confirmation bias
political persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- How does hope affect political judgment?
A Different Perspective
Hope may cloud objective assessment of a candidate's true stance.
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