"Many nations are like rebellious teenagers who try to figure out just how many times they can kick us in the teeth while still taking our money"
- Paul Weyrich
About this Quote
This quote by Paul Weyrich is a commentary on the current state of worldwide relations. He is suggesting that lots of nations are imitating defiant teenagers, evaluating the limitations of just how much they can press the United States before they are no longer going to accept its cash. This suggests that the US remains in a position of power, where other nations depend on its financial backing. Weyrich is recommending that these nations are benefiting from this power imbalance, pressing the United States to its limits in order to get what they desire. This quote is a tip that the United States need to be careful in its transactions with other countries, as it is vulnerable to exploitation. It is likewise a caution that the US need to know the power it holds and use it properly.
This quote is written / told by Paul Weyrich somewhere between October 7, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Critic from USA.
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