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“Unsurprisingly, planning was most admired and advocated at the political extremes.” quote by Tony Judt
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““Unsurprisingly, planning was most admired and advocated at the political extremes.””

Tony Judt

About This Quote

Source Article: The New York Review of Books, 1999

Political extremes often glorify planning, seeing it as a tool for control and order.

In simple terms: Extremes praise planning.

Key Takeaway

Recognize bias in political rhetoric.

Themes

politics planning extremes

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • campaign strategy
  • government budgeting
  • activist organizing

Key Concepts

Power dynamics ideology policy design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does planning differ across political spectra?
  • What are the risks of over‑valuing planning?
A Different Perspective

Extremes may oversimplify complex realities.

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