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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests that many politicians have personal flaws that would remove them from office if scrutinized.
In plain terms
Many politicians have personal issues that would disqualify them.
What can you take from it?
Human flaws are common among leaders.

Where it applies

  • political scandals
  • public discourse
  • voter decisions

Putting it to work

  • focusing on policy
  • evaluating performance
  • setting standards

Questions to consider

  • Should personal life disqualify a politician?
  • How do we balance flaws and function?

Another view

This can normalize unethical behavior in government.

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