Quote by Chris Christie

Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good politics, but it's awful policy.

Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good

Summary

This quote suggests that in politics, people often resort to demagoguery, which is the act of manipulating emotions, prejudices, or ignorance of the public for personal gain. The quote implies that while demagoguery might be an effective political strategy, it is detrimental to effective policymaking. It implies that politicians should focus on developing and implementing sound policies that address the issues at hand, rather than resorting to divisive rhetoric and tactics solely for political gain.

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