Government proposes, bureaucracy disposes. And the bureaucracy must dispose of government proposals by dumping them on us.
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If ever there were a place where people not only tend not to face economic facts, but it's almost their purpose not to face economic facts, it's Washington.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes the tendency of people in Washington to ignore economic realities.
P. J. O'Rourke highlights a prevalent issue in Washington, where political pressure and personal agendas often lead to a neglect of economic facts and principles. This statement reflects a broader skepticism regarding the motives of politicians and their capacity to confront the truth about economic conditions, suggesting that avoidance of economic reality has become an ingrained practice in the political landscape.
Themes
PoliticsEconomicsTruthWashingtonReality
In practice
Example use cases
During a political debate, to emphasize the importance of facing economic realities.
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