Communism Quote by Ross Douthat
“We have plenty of examples from twentieth-century history where, out of fear of liberalism or Communism, religious conservatives made alliances with secular populists and nationalists, and it ended up going pretty badly for everybody.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, 2022
Historical alliances between religious conservatives and secular populists often backfired.
In simple terms: Such alliances usually end badly.
Beware of compromising core values for political gain.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- voting decisions
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have similar alliances succeeded?
- What alternatives exist to avoid negative outcomes?
The quote may overlook successful alliances in other contexts.