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“As a rule of thumb, Congressional legislation that is bipartisan is usually twice as bad as legislation that is partisan.” quote by Thomas Sowell
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“As a rule of thumb, Congressional legislation that is bipartisan is usually twice as bad as legislation that is partisan.”

Thomas Sowell

About This Quote

Source Book: Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell, 2000

Bipartisan laws often try to please everyone, leading to diluted or contradictory outcomes.

In simple terms: Compromise can weaken policies.

Key Takeaway

Beware of over‑compromise.

Themes

politics policy compromise

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

political critical.

When to use this quote

  • lawmaking
  • government negotiations
  • policy drafting
  • voting
  • public debate

Key Concepts

bipartisanship legislative design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeking consensus affect policy quality?
  • When is compromise beneficial?
A Different Perspective

May be true in some contexts but not universally; some bipartisan bills are effective.

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