Cold Quote by Michael Wolff
“Curiously, many Democrats have acceded to Clintonism not because of their cold practicality and political professionalism, but because the Clintons are the sworn enemy of the right. The Clintons, in other words, while hardly being left, have been defined as the opposite of being right - the enemy of my enemy being my friend.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, 2018
Some Democrats support Clintonism not for practicality but because the Clintons oppose the right, making them a convenient ally.
In simple terms: Political alignment can be based on opposition rather than shared values.
Key Takeaway
Question alliances critically.
Themes
politics
partisanship
strategy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- voting decisions
- policy debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
opposition dynamics
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you support a candidate for their policies or their opposition?
- How does enemy-of-my-enemy logic affect democratic discourse?
A Different Perspective
Such alliances may compromise principles.
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