One heading over the cliff

[benqbenq]

Hi I have this movie dialog A with B. I find what´s meaning there "One heading over the cliff"

A: Do you really think you can defend the rear by weakening the front?
B: To control fast people, you need equally good brakes. October was a speed-demon. One heading over the cliff. That's why...

(October is name of friend from group, movie is about group of idealistic militant extremists)

[susiedqq]

Just a guess -

One (referring to October living his life like he was ) heading over the cliff.

[benqbenq]

"heading over the cliff" is´not anything special?

I find this title with it "Are Democrats Heading Over a Cliff?" (Political Affairs Magazine - Are Democrats Heading Over a Cliff?) what is there it meaning?

[susiedqq]

Think about it!

If you are driving and your car heads for a cliff, what happens???

[benqbenq]

..I understand..thank you