Conversely, the argument that artists should have carte blanche to express themselves, irrespective of potential ramifications, is equally problematic.
He says he's dictator to re-establish the Res Publica, which is a carte blanche for a major program of reform, and also the elimination of his enemies.
And basically, that's given him this amazing carte blanche to do what he likes, and also has encouraged all of us to think there's genius in his actions.
Every one, especially in young society, complained bitterly that Englishmen did not know a good dinner when they ate it, and could not order one if they were given carte blanche.
They remember, you know, having kind of, I would say, carte blanche to do any story they wanted, where they could fly anywhere in the world and tell a very interesting story.