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I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns against using fear, ignorance, bigotry, and smear tactics for political gain.
Margaret Chase Smith's quote expresses her strong disapproval of political strategies that rely on negative emotions and misinformation to achieve victory. By referencing the 'Four Horsemen of Calumny,' she highlights how these destructive forces undermine the values of a fair and respectful political discourse, urging politicians to choose integrity over manipulative tactics.
Themes
PoliticsIntegrityFearIgnoranceBigotrySmearCalumny
In practice
Example use cases
In a political discourse at a university event.
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