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Benjamin Carson

We need to understand that we are not each others' enemies in this country. And it is only the political class that derives its power by creating friction. It is only the media that derives its importance by creating friction... that uses every little thi

Benjamin Carson

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Benjamin Carson is saying that ordinary people in the country are not naturally opposed to one another, but politicians and the media benefit from stirring up conflict. Their influence and control depend on keeping people divided and focused on disagreements rather than unity.

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