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Author Archives: James Burdett
The Balance of Politics
The practice of politics is about striking the right balance between reflecting public opinion and leading it. Successful political leaders often claim leadership of the public opinion they are reflecting, and usually when engaged in trying to lead it are … Continue reading
The Curse of Over-Simplification
I often think one of the curses of politics is the idea that complex problems are susceptible to overly simplistic solutions. This is a curse that stretches across party lines and touches many issues. Let us look at one in … Continue reading