Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Or they'll talk about fear, which we used to call politics- job politics, social politics, government politics

Or they'll talk about fear, which we used to call politics-

Summary

This quote suggests that the term "politics" used to encompass different aspects of fear-related behavior in job, social, and government contexts. It implies that these days, discussions about fear have become a dominant feature within the realm of politics. The quote hints at how fear tactics and power plays are commonly employed in these different areas, emphasizing the negative and potentially divisive nature of politics when fear becomes the driving force behind decision-making and interactions.

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Fear Politics

By Kurt Vonnegut

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