That doesn't mean democracies are without flaws. It does mean that the cure for what ails our democracies is greater engagement by our citizens, not less. Yes, In America, there is too much money in politics, too much entrenched partisanship, too little participation by citizens. in part because of a patchwork of laws that makes it harder to vote. In Europe, a well intentioned Brussels often became too isolated from the normal push and pull of national politics. (24:37–24:49)
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Asserts that U.S. politics is plagued by excessive money, partisanship, and low citizen participation.
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