Quote by Thomas Frank

This aesthetic quality, then, is what politics is all about. It's authenticity that separates winners from losers, good politics from bad, and he-man leader-types from consultant-directed puppet-boys.

This aesthetic quality, then, is what politics is all about.

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This quote implies that the most important aspect of politics is the aesthetic quality of authenticity. Authenticity distinguishes successful politicians from unsuccessful ones, effective politics from ineffective ones, and strong leaders from those who are merely manipulated by consultants. In other words, conveying a genuine and true persona is vital for politicians to gain public trust and be perceived as capable leaders in the political realm.

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