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Valerie Foster's avatar

I used to teach this essay to my high school students. Every word of his is true and significant. The problem lies in the aim to make political pieces "writing with honesty and precision." Too many times, sadly, political speeches, statements, policies, etc. are precisely intended to diffuse and blur the lines. Sigh.

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Michael Patrick O’Leary's avatar

I have written speeches for politicians and can confirm what you say.

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