Eric Blair on Nostr: Obama, before his presidency, was called the “Conciliator.” He has a powerful ...
Obama, before his presidency, was called the “Conciliator.” He has a powerful drive to try to persuade everyone—to leave no one behind.
But what we now know is that some people must be left behind— or at least, some will change their stance if you threaten to leave them behind.
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