Quote by Hunter S. Thompson, from Fear an

The tragedy of all this is that George McGovern, for all his mistakes and his imprecise talk about new politics and honesty in government, is one of the few men who've run for President of the United States in this century who really understands what a fantastic monument to all the best instincts of the human race this country might have been, if we could have kept it out of the hands of greedy little hustlers like Richard Nixon.McGovern made some stupid mistakes, but in context they seem almost frivolous compared to the things Richard Nixon does every day of his life, on purpose, as a matter of policy and a perfect expression of everything he stands for.Jesus! Where will it end? How low do you have to stoop in this country to be President?


The tragedy of all this is that George McGovern, for all his

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective that despite his mistakes and rhetoric, George McGovern possessed a genuine understanding of the immense potential of the United States as a beacon of humanity's best qualities. On the other hand, it criticizes Richard Nixon as a selfish opportunist whose actions and values undermine the nation's potential. The quote ponders the state of political affairs and questions the extent to which personal integrity and moral standards must be compromised to attain the presidency.

By Hunter S. Thompson, from Fear an
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