"Getting the support of Syria is the moral equivalent of winning the Klan's endorsement - it might be useful but it doesn't necessarily speak well of you"
- Jonah Goldberg
About this Quote
In this quote, Jonah Goldberg is comparing the assistance of Syria to the endorsement of the Ku Klux Klan. He is recommending that while it might be practical in accomplishing a particular goal, it is not something to be proud of or boast about. The Ku Klux Klan is an infamous hate group understood for their racist and violent actions, so being related to them is not a favorable reflection of one's character. Similarly, Syria has a history of human rights abuses and supporting oppressive routines, so lining up with them might bring short-term advantages however eventually shows poorly on one's ethical standing. Goldberg is cautioning against looking for assistance from doubtful sources and reminding us that our actions and alliances reflect our values.
This quote is written / told by Jonah Goldberg somewhere between March 21, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA.
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