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The Wisdom of Slow-burn Democracy

The Wisdom of Slow-burn Democracy

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Gary A Schlueter
Nov 15, 2022
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  There’s wisdom in slow counting on election day. There’s something tensely soothing about election results that dole out like a triumphant barrel of beer slowly rolling toward the winning side. 

    The tension is the who-dun-it of any mystery, in this case who’s going to win. The soothing balm is the finish line keeps coming closer but not quite rea…

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