Howard ZinnPolitics is pointless if it does nothing to enhance the beauty of our lives.
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When people discuss politics, they tend to talk about the things that get in the way of their lives. Politics is often about what can be improved and how to make each person’s life easier. Politics is not just wasting time and resources, but it is also about improving the quality of our lives. We should never forget that we are successful because we have a better life than others.
We are able to provide for our families because we know how to help others, and we are able to be a good role model for our children because we know how to make our world a better place. Politics do not have to be about power or who gets the most votes, but they can always be about making sure that everyone can live a great life.
Source: You Cant Be Neutral On A Moving Train: A Personal History Of Our Times
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