Famous quote by Geraldine Ferraro

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Id call it a new version of voodoo economics, but Im afraid that would give witch doctors a bad name
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"I'd call it a new version of voodoo economics, but I'm afraid that would give witch doctors a bad name"

- Geraldine Ferraro

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Geraldine Ferraro's quote is a criticism of the economic policies of the Reagan administration. She is suggesting that the policies are so complicated and complex that they belong to voodoo, a type of magic that is frequently related to superstitious notion and the supernatural. By comparing the policies to voodoo, Ferraro is suggesting that they are not based on sound financial concepts, but rather on a type of mysticism. She likewise implies that the policies are unfair and potentially harmful to the public. By saying that she hesitates of providing witch doctors a bad name, Ferraro is revealing her respect for the beliefs of those who practice voodoo, while still making her point that the policies are misdirected.

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Geraldine Ferraro This quote is written / told by Geraldine Ferraro between August 26, 1935 and March 26, 2011. She was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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