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Shield Quotes

How 'shield' gets used across politics, faith, and TV.

Two quotes use 'shield' politically and critically, accusing institutions or rhetorical devices of providing cover rather than real Protection or accountability.

I discovered 'The Shield' back around 2010, when the Archie superheroes were licensed to DC Comics. From there, I went back into the archives and discovered this whole universe of characters, and I was hooked.

Quotes by Adam Christopher

Holder's Justice Department is not the shield of justice, it has become the shield for Obama's political transgressions.

Quotes by Wayne LaPierre

It's known as the Livingstone Formulation. It's a cunning rhetorical device routinely deployed to shield avowedly left-wing establishment figures from any scrutiny that might expose their 'anti-Zionist' obsessions as redolent of a bigotry of that older and more unambiguously unsanitary...

Quotes by Terry Glavin

Your spirit is the true shield.

Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

Defense Quotes

The Shield is fantastic. They're everything they say they are.

Quotes by Drew McIntyre

I think that 'The Shield' was a phenomenal series finale.

Quotes by Damon Lindelof

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Justice Department quote criticize?
It accuses the department of acting as a shield for political transgressions rather than serving as a genuine shield of justice, framing the word as a tool of cover-up.
What is the "Livingstone Formulation" referenced here?
It's described as a rhetorical device used to shield certain left-wing figures from scrutiny by deflecting criticism, according to the quote. See Defense quotes for related rhetorical tactics.
What does "your spirit is the true shield" mean?
It suggests that real protection comes from an internal, spiritual source rather than any external device or institution.
Is "The Shield" mentioned here about a real weapon?
No - it's praise for a television show, with the quote calling it fantastic and living up to its own reputation.
Do these shield quotes agree on what actually protects people?
Not entirely - some treat shields skeptically, as political cover, while others see them as genuine, whether spiritual or literal, a contrast explored further in Safety quotes.

A third turns inward, calling the spirit itself the true shield, while a fourth simply praises a TV show by that name. See Defense and Safety quotes for related ideas.