Bad Quote by Marc Faber
“This is the choice in life. You choose what is less bad. I don't particularly like Mr. Obama, but I think he is less bad for the world than Mr. Romney. It is a tragedy of life that both candidates did not lose the election. They would have deserved both to lose.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bloomberg TV, 2012
Choosing the lesser of two undesirable options is a pragmatic approach to decision‑making.
In simple terms: Pick the less harmful option.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfect choices.
Themes
politics
ethics
decisionmaking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
pragmatism
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “less bad”?
- Can compromise become complacency?
A Different Perspective
May ignore long‑term consequences of settling for “less bad.”
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