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Jon Meacham

A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows opponents to cooperate without fearing an automatic execution from their core supporters. Who knew that the real rogues in American politics would be the ones who dare to get along?

Jon Meacham

Politics

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The quote suggests that a healthy political culture encourages people with different views to work together without being punished by their own supporters. It also points out that those who actually cause problems in American politics are often the ones willing to find common ground.

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