Agency Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“Well, Rush, look what happened? 9/11 happened, and we didn't know it in advance. That's right, we got hit, we got hit big time. We need a new agency to make sure it doesn't happen again, Rush." And that was the excuse for starting Department of Homeland Security. The government grows and grows and grows and grows, and what do we get? Little old ladies wanded, scanned for bombs and weapons under their skirts next to the incontinence diapers. A bunch safer.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that creating a new agency after a crisis leads to endless bureaucratic growth, producing superficial security measures while failing to address root problems.
In simple terms: More agencies don’t guarantee safety.
Key Takeaway
Question the effectiveness of expanding bureaucracy.
Themes
government
security
bureaucracy
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- public safety
- budget allocation
- citizen oversight
Key Concepts
institutional inertia
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- Do more regulations always improve safety?
- What alternatives exist to bureaucratic expansion?
A Different Perspective
New agencies can create new vulnerabilities.
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