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Talib Kweli

We're in an illusion about what our role is in world politics and foreign affairs, and our policies are killing and destroying and doing a lot of things that we are not aware of.

Talib Kweli

Politics

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Talib Kweli is saying that people misunderstand the true impact and responsibilities of their country in global politics. He points out that the actions taken in foreign policy are causing harm and damage in ways that many do not realize.

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