Quote by Barney Frank

Before this learning experience, I had assumed that with regard to programs that sought to help people out of poverty, the political world was essentially divided into two camps: conservatives who opposed these for a variety of reasons, and liberals who supported them.

Before this learning experience, I had assumed that with reg

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This quote highlights the author's initial perceptions regarding programs aimed at alleviating poverty. They believed that the political landscape could be simplified into two main perspectives: conservatives who were generally against such initiatives due to their diverse objections, and liberals who generally supported them. This demonstrates the author's limited understanding prior to undergoing a learning experience that likely influenced their perceptions on the complex nature of poverty-alleviation programs and the varied viewpoints within the political realm.

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