When someone puts incorrect fuel in a vehicle (diesel instead of petrol), the vehicle initially runs but gradually loses power, fills with smoke, and stops—but refueling with correct fuel restores full function, illustrating how institutions remain viable when proper principles are restored.

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Speaker

David Petraeus

Evidence Quote

I put diesel in a petrol vehicle... it still ran but... became less and less powerful and then died... refueled it with the right fuel... it started and ran perfectly

Source

Why the West is losing its soul - The Aftermath of THAT David Brooks SpeechAlliance for Responsible Citizenship
Created: 8/11/2026, 5:35:47 AM

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