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What does it mean?
Both liberalism and conservatism are failing to meet their own stated ideals today.
In plain terms
Neither political side is living up to what they should be.
What can you take from it?
Political ideals often diverge from current reality on both sides.

Where it applies

  • political discussions
  • election debates
  • ideological critiques

Putting it to work

  • evaluate political claims
  • identify ideological gaps

Questions to consider

  • What should conservatism be?
  • What should liberalism be?

Another view

This critique assumes we know what each side should be.

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