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What does it mean?
Politicians often form ideas but tend to misunderstand or mishandle them.
In plain terms
Politicians usually get ideas wrong.
What can you take from it?
Politicians often misunderstand the ideas they propose.

Where it applies

  • political discussion
  • policy making
  • civic engagement

Putting it to work

  • critique policy
  • analyze ideas

Questions to consider

  • Why do politicians fail with ideas?
  • Is this true for all fields?

Another view

Some politicians do have correct and useful ideas.

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