for good or for evil

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Silverobama

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Hi, I wonder what "for good or for evil" means in the following context, thanks:


There are a lot of scared people out there who aren’t crazy. People disconnected from the details of politics. People who need a strong leader to guide them and tell them what to think and feel. That leader can channel their fears for good or for evil.
 

Chicchick

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I would say that the leader has the choice whether to influence the minds of the people in a good or bad way.
 
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