In politics, the reaction to a controversy is very often more enlightening and important than the details of the allegations themselves.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I understand that the nature of politics sometimes involves fending off frivolous, anonymous allegations.
In a democracy, allegations will never improve situations. So, I'm against allegations, but I always welcome criticism.
The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.
Sometimes arguments get publicized so much that it gets blown all the hell out of proportion.
Who knows controversies better than me? The controversies always chase people who are active and decision makers.
I think it is very difficult today to have a reasoned public discourse on any controversial subject. Certainly, election years present a complicating factor.
If you get involved in a controversy, then that becomes the mesmerizing event that people remember you by.
Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy.
I like controversy. The more controversial it gets, the more interesting it is.
The political environment we create matters because a disturbed person cannot always tell the difference between explosive rhetoric and explosive actions.
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