Quote by Eric Liu

Sometimes when I listen to fellow progressives, I wonder if the only lesson we took away from the '04 elections is that politics is a word game.

Sometimes when I listen to fellow progressives, I wonder if

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who identifies as progressive, is perplexed by the perspective and communication style of other individuals who share similar political beliefs. The speaker reflects upon the 2004 elections and speculates that some progressives may have overlooked important lessons and instead solely emphasized the role of rhetoric and language in politics. The quote implies a concern about prioritizing words over substantive actions and policies.

By Eric Liu

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