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"We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up."

Deval Patrick, American Politician

Politics, People, Common sense, Focus

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"We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up."

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