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Barack Obama

Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared.

Barack Obama

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Barack Obama is saying that fear affects how people process information, making it harder for logical thinking and evidence to influence political decisions. He believes the current political difficulties come from widespread fear among the population, which clouds judgment and prevents facts from guiding discussions.

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