Barry M. GoldwaterSex and politics are a lot alike. You don't have to be good at them to enjoy them.
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Politics and sex share a lot of commonalities. The same is true with politics and sports. Both can be exciting and satisfying. The problem is that they also share an element that is often overlooked: the need to win.
Competing in sports and politics is all about winning. If you’re not willing to lose, you won’t be competitive.
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