Quote by Barack Obama

Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared.

Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right no

Summary

This quote suggests that the current political climate is characterized by a lack of rationality, where facts, science, and reasoned arguments struggle to influence people's perspectives. It attributes this phenomenon to our instinctive tendency to think irrationally when we feel threatened or fearful. The quote implies that fear has pervaded the country, potentially clouding judgment and leading to a divisive political atmosphere where rational discourse struggles to prevail.

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