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“We're not obligated to watch ourselves be dissolved away simply because it's not fair that we're so big and powerful. And a lot of people think that it is. And it's not. It's not an obligation. You wouldn't let your own home be treated this way. You wouldn't let your own neighborhood be treated…” quote by Rush Limbaugh
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“We're not obligated to watch ourselves be dissolved away simply because it's not fair that we're so big and powerful. And a lot of people think that it is. And it's not. It's not an obligation. You wouldn't let your own home be treated this way. You wouldn't let your own neighborhood be treated this way. And you don't have to let your own country, either.”

Rush Limbaugh

About This Quote

Source Speech: Radio commentary, 1998

He argues that powerful entities should not be forced to dissolve, comparing it to protecting homes and neighborhoods.

In simple terms: Powerful groups shouldn't be forced to disappear.

Key Takeaway

Defend rights of large institutions.

Themes

power rights justice

Mood

defensive critical

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • corporate mergers
  • government policy
  • community preservation

Key Concepts

political theory civil liberty institutional integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is dissolution ever justified?
  • How balance power and fairness?
A Different Perspective

The argument may overlook smaller groups' needs.

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