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What does it mean?
He will not vote against basic undeniable facts.
In plain terms
I will not vote against simple truths.
What can you take from it?
Do not vote against clear facts.

Where it applies

  • political decisions
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • stick to facts
  • vote honestly

Questions to consider

  • What facts guide your vote?
  • Can politics be like math?

Another view

Some political truths are not as clear as math tables.

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