The Danger And Power Of Simple Arguments

Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish  Mar 17 09

Packer worries: ...a debate in which one side claims to be arguing from principle and the other side from pragmatism eventually works against the latter (understanding this was one of the main secrets to Reagan’s success). That’s because the side... Full story...

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