Quote by Thomas Sowell

The most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. Therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive.

The most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political l

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This quote argues that the ideas of the political left are inherently flawed and ineffective. It suggests that those who align with the left often gather in institutions where the practical implementation and outcomes of their ideas are not necessary for their survival. It implies that the left leans more towards theoretical and idealistic thinking rather than practicality, which may lead to a lack of tangible results.

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