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If we require an ASVAB to join the military, maybe a civics test should be required to lead the country. Understanding checks and balances shouldn’t be optional.
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Less traffic, better transit, more revenue—seems like a win. But never underestimate politics’ ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of economic sense.
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Love getting refunds from banks for bogus fees? The CFPB made that happen. But hey, who needs consumer protection when we can just trust corporations to do the right thing?
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They say the game isn’t over until you cash out—but when $6.6B in profits is already in early buyers’ pockets, maybe the game was never meant for you to win.
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A free society isn’t about everyone agreeing—it’s about keeping the conversation sharp, not shutting it down. Moderation isn’t suppression; it’s the guardrail that keeps the road open for all.
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If a claim fits neatly into a hashtag, it probably doesn’t fit neatly into reality.
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History shows that when leaders say courts shouldn’t check them, democracy pays the price.
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Science: turning weird ideas into life-saving breakthroughs since forever.
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Real leaders surround themselves with experts. Insecure ones fire them.
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Public power should come with public accountability. That’s not politics, that’s democracy.
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Democracy tip: If you fire the refs, don’t pretend you still care about fair play.