Interior Dialogue

Modern political philosophy 101 Tuesday, 9 September, 2008

American conservative: “Speak softly but carry a big stick.”

American neo-conservative: “Words are wasted. Let the stick speak.”

American liberal: “Sticks and stones will break our bones.”

European left: “Speak softly. Grown-ups don’t play with sticks.”

European right: “OK, but let’s get a bigger stick, just in case.”