Chapter
The Nuances of Compromise in Politics
1:53:05 - 2:06:58 (13:52)
In politics, compromise can be a slippery term, as it can imply a lack of conviction or even moral standing on a particular issue. However, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the importance of distinguishing between compromising on morally indefensible issues versus finding common ground on divisive topics.
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Jeffrey Rosen, a constitutional law expert, discusses the paradox of the United States Constitution being created by slaveholders and its legacy in modern times, including progress since the Declaration of Independence was written by a slaveholder and the Constitution was primarily drafted by a slaveholder.
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Summary
Jeffrey Rosen, a constitutional law expert, discusses the paradox of the United States Constitution being created by slaveholders and its legacy in modern times, including progress since the Declaration of Independence was written by a slaveholder and the Constitution was primarily drafted by a slaveholder.
ChapterThe Nuances of Compromise in Politics
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Historians are divided about whether Lincoln secretly thought that the abolition of slavery was an important moral thing to do, or whether his real motivation was a war measure to win the war, but evidence suggests he recognized the need for something new and moral.
1:57:24 - 2:03:11 (05:47)
Summary
Historians are divided about whether Lincoln secretly thought that the abolition of slavery was an important moral thing to do, or whether his real motivation was a war measure to win the war, but evidence suggests he recognized the need for something new and moral. Many of those who supported the Constitution and knew it was a compromise with slavery also knew that slavery was immoral.
ChapterThe Nuances of Compromise in Politics
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The act of compromise is a powerful mechanism to make the country a better, fairer, and more just place.
2:03:11 - 2:04:39 (01:28)
Summary
The act of compromise is a powerful mechanism to make the country a better, fairer, and more just place. By aspiring to make things better and reaching an agreement on concrete steps, we can work towards a brighter future.
ChapterThe Nuances of Compromise in Politics
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There are two types of compromise: waffling and better than waffling.
2:04:39 - 2:06:58 (02:18)
Summary
There are two types of compromise: waffling and better than waffling. Better than waffling compromise is when you find common ground in a zero sum situation to reach a mutually beneficial solution.