Feelings and Vibes Can’t Sustain a Democracy
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Many Americans—of both parties—have become untethered from reality. When the voters become incoherent, electing leaders becomes a reality show instead of a solemn civic obligation.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
National Hypochondria
It’s been a stormy Monday on the East Coast, but with all respect to the Carpenters, I happen to like rainy days and Mondays. So I promise that what I am about to say is not the result of the rain or any Monday blues.
Millions of American voters appear to have lost their grip on reality.
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