That's not critical thinking. I will admit, as optimistic as I am about this country and about the way I view the world, as optimistic as I am, I will say that This is probably sadly the toughest time that I have seen in terms of people not even being able or being willing to listen to the other side. I think that is, I think that's probably one of the biggest challenges that exists right now. This. I have just as many friends that are Democrats, that are Republicans, and frankly, I don't care what your political affiliation is. (25:59–26:12)
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Asserts that political polarization is at a peak, with people unwilling to listen to opposing views.
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