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What does it mean?
The speaker notes Ron Paul's desire to shrink government, calling most of his agenda impractical but acknowledging a quarter as realistic.
In plain terms
He says most of Ron Paul's ideas are impractical, but some are realistic.
What can you take from it?
Separate ambitious visions from feasible policies.

Where it applies

  • policy analysis
  • political debate

Putting it to work

  • identify realistic proposals
  • recognize aspirational goals

Questions to consider

  • How do we evaluate the practicality of political ideas?
  • Can ambitious goals become realistic over time?

Another view

What is deemed 'impractical' can change with technology or public will.

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