Crazy Quote by Timothy B. Tyson
““In politics, everyone regards themselves as a moderate, because they know some other sumbitch who's twice as crazy as they are.””
About This Quote
People claim moderation to avoid appearing extreme, yet they compare others to more extreme figures to justify their stance.
In simple terms: Self‑labelled moderates compare others to extremes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true moderation.
Themes
politics
self‑perception
bias
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy discussions
- media analysis
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly hold moderate views?
- How does labeling others affect your own stance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑assessment may be inaccurate.
![“[Mitt Romney is a] Massachusetts moderate who, in fact, is pretty good at managing the decay." He's "given no evidence in his years in Massachusetts of any ability to change the culture or change the political structure.” quote by Newt Gingrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/645/newt-gingrich-792_ability_mitt-romney-is-a-massachusetts-moderate_510631.jpg)
![“Our [former] governor [Pat McCrory] was supposed to be a moderate, but he found himself beholden to people who have much more draconian ideas. I think he assumed this stuff flew under the radar.” quote by John Darnielle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/488/john-darnielle-2176_draconian_our-former-governor-pat-mccrory-was-supp_419916.jpg)
