The liberal left can be as rigid and destructive as any force in American life.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that even though the liberal left in America may claim to be open-minded and progressive, they can sometimes be just as stubborn and harmful as any other group or movement in American society. The speaker is implying that the liberal left is not always as flexible or constructive as they might want people to believe.
About Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was an American politician, diplomat, and social scientist who served as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1977 to 2001. He had a diverse career, working as an advisor to President Nixon, ambassador to India and the UN, and a professor at Harvard University.
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