The Agonist with Shadi Hamid

The Agonist with Shadi Hamid

Joe Biden and the Temptations of 'Consensus'

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

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Shadi Hamid
Nov 20, 2022
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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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