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So much better in theory.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nRob Thomas, the lead vocalist of Matchbox Twenty and the creator of the hit song \"Lonely No More,\" shared this quote in a 2015 interview with Billboard. At that time, Thomas was reflecting on the state of politics and the ideals of democracy in the United States. He was likely drawing from his observations of the growing disillusionment with politics and the increasing polarization of society.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that the ideals of democracy, which are often considered the gold standard of governance, may not be living up to their promise. Thomas's comparison of democracy to Siri, a virtual assistant that often fails to deliver on its promises, suggests that democracy may be more flawed than we acknowledge. This paradox highlights the tension between the ideals of democracy and the reality of its implementation, revealing a complex web of issues that undermine its effectiveness.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the idea that even the most well-intentioned systems can fall short of their ideals. This insight can encourage you to be more critical and nuanced in your thinking, recognizing that there are often unintended consequences to even the most well-designed systems. By acknowledging the limitations of democracy and other systems, you can approach problems with a more realistic and solution-focused mindset, rather than simply idealizing the status quo.",{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},3380790,"When we lose faith in our officers of the law, it harms all of as. It cripples our criminal justice system. It threatens the most vulnerable parts of our community. It allows money and power to subvert justice.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":37,"quote_text":38,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":9},3380788,"What do you think? More cheese? Less cheese? Different cheese?” Keith held up a measuring cup of shredded mozzarella and looked inquiringly at Veronica across the kitchen island. 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Didn’t want to learn how to be apart from the one person she longed to see every day.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3380778,"When is the answer ever less cheese?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3380776,"We certainly strive for reality in terms of asking our audience to believe the motivations, reactions, and behavior of our characters, but do I know when Veronica has time to do her homework? Not really.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3380773,"Not that I like having my direst preconceptions about humanity confirmed or anything. But I was right.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3380769,"Excuse me for troubling your capraesque lives with this first-ever note of moral unclarity.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,12,10]