Common Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“Stephen Miller did one thing: He simply recited common sense. This is a common sense immigration bill. If there was ever a piece of common sense legislation, this is it. In this case, what Stephen Miller did was nothing more than common sense, and yet it was interpreted - it went right over their heads, the White House press corps, not just Jim Acosta and Glenn Thrush. It went over all of their heads because they didn't understand what he was talking about, either because of the fog of hatred they have for Donald Trump and his administration, or they are just ignorant.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on immigration policy, 2017
The speaker claims the legislation is obvious and reasonable, but critics dismiss it due to political bias and misunderstanding.
In simple terms: The bill is common sense, but people ignore it because of politics.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias and evaluate policies on merit.
Themes
politics
bias
policy
communication
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- public commentary
- media analysis
Key Concepts
common sense
media framing
partisanship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does political bias affect policy perception?
- What criteria should define “common sense” legislation?
A Different Perspective
Critics may have valid concerns beyond “common sense” that are overlooked.
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