Mar 202014
Here’s an interesting phenomenon, I think. Some statements by US Presidents have taken on the status of memes. They’re false statements made by the President that cynically summarize his character and policies.
For example:
- Richard Nixon: “I am not a crook.”
- George H W Bush: “Read my lips: no new taxes.”
- Bill Clinton: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinski.”
What would you propose for Barack Obama? I’d say, without a doubt:
- “If you like your insurance, you can keep your insurance.”
That’s a pretty damn good summary of his two terms, I think.
Can you think of examples for other recent presidents? George W Bush? Ronald Reagan? Jimmy Carter?
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https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelhardy Michael Hardy
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https://philosophyinaction.com/ Diana Hsieh
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http://nomayo.mu.nu Stephen_Macklin
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http://nomayo.mu.nu Stephen_Macklin
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Michael Dowling
