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Joe Biden and the Temptations of 'Consensus'

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Joe Biden and the Temptations of 'Consensus'

In divided societies, consensus is difficult. Why are societies divided? Because they are democratic.

Shadi Hamid
Nov 20, 2022
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Joe Biden and the Temptations of 'Consensus'

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In my previous post, I had something to say about consensus in France. It wasn’t positive. Now I turn to my own country, now that I’ve returned to America’s chaotic messiness.

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