We worship an awesome God in the Blue States, and we don't like federal agents poking around our libraries in the Red States. We coach Little League in the Blue States and have gay friends in the Red States.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama highlights shared values and experiences across political divides in the US.
- In plain terms
- People in different political areas share common beliefs and lives.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for common ground across political differences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values do you share with people you disagree with?
- How can we find common ground in polarized times?
Another view
It oversimplifies deep structural political conflicts.
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