Accord Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
“We have no one to blame for the Kennedys but ourselves. We took the Kennedys to heart of our own accord. And it is my opinion that we did it not because we respected them or thought what they proposed was good, but because they were pretty. We, the electorate, were smitten by this handsome, vivacious family. . . . We wanted to hug their golden tousled heads to our dumpy breasts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Kennedys and the American Electorate,” 1990
The public idolizes charismatic families, blaming them for political outcomes despite personal responsibility.
In simple terms: People blame famous families instead of their own choices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal agency in political opinions.
Themes
politics
idolization
personal responsibility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- media consumption
- public discourse
Key Concepts
celebrity culture
mass psychology
collective guilt
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape our perception of political families?
- Can we separate admiration from policy judgment?
A Different Perspective
Attribution bias can oversimplify complex political dynamics.
