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What does it mean?
Public discourse around politics has deteriorated. It is now seen as something negative and unclean.
In plain terms
Politics is now seen as something dirty and unpleasant by many people.
What can you take from it?
Be aware that political topics often carry negative stigma today.

Where it applies

  • dinner table
  • workplace
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • choose battles
  • focus on common ground

Questions to consider

  • How do you feel about politics?
  • Can politics be clean?

Another view

Some still view politics as a vital civic duty.

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