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Mike Duncan On Using the Past to Guide the Future

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Echoes of Integrity in Political History

This chapter explores the theme of political integrity by contrasting historical figures like Cato and Cicero, who upheld honesty in corrupt systems, with the morally flexible choices of leaders like Julius Caesar. Using sports analogies, it highlights the challenges of maintaining ethical standards when facing systemic corruption and discusses the implications for modern political landscapes, especially regarding election integrity. The dialogue also questions the manipulation of truth by politicians and the cyclical nature of political conflict throughout history, emphasizing the relevance of understanding past struggles for contemporary issues.

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