Quote by Christopher Lasch

When liberals finally grasped the strength of popular feeling about the family, they cried to appropriate the rhetoric and symbolism of family values for their own purposes.

When liberals finally grasped the strength of popular feelin

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This quote suggests that liberals have realized the significance of public sentiments regarding the family institution, and they have attempted to utilize the language and symbolism associated with family values to advance their own agendas. It implies that liberals recognize the importance of connecting with the public on this issue and have sought to co-opt the rhetoric related to family values to promote their own ideas and goals.

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