"If George W. Bush is given a second term, and retains a Republican Congress and a compliant federal judiciary, he and his allies are likely to embark on a campaign of political retribution the likes of which we haven't seen since Richard Nixon"
- Paul Begala
About this Quote
This quote by Paul Begala is a caution of what could happen if George W. Bush is re-elected and the Republican celebration maintains control of Congress and the federal judiciary. He suggests that if this happens, Bush and his allies will utilize their power to retaliate on their political challengers, similar to what happened during the Nixon administration. This could consist of utilizing the power of the federal government to target and penalize those who oppose them, such as through examinations, arrests, and other types of retribution. This might have a chilling result on democracy and flexibility of speech, as people might hesitate to speak up versus the government for fear of retribution. It is a tip of the importance of exercising our right to vote and making sure that our federal government is held liable for its actions.
This quote is written / told by Paul Begala somewhere between May 12, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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