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There's a lot of folks who probably would have taken a call from me before but are even more inclined now and are interested in what we're doing because of all the attention.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},3933145,"Looking at America's history, ordinary people did something extraordinary. Leaders risked their lives for freedoms that we take for granted today. That's what instills confidence. That's us. We will move forward and prosper because that's who we are as Americans.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":50},3933138,"I hate big government, but I really hate a government that doesn't work. So when 'they say we either have to raise taxes or cut core services,' it's actually a 'false choice.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Scott Walker, the 45th Governor of Wisconsin, during his tenure from 2011 to 2019. At the time, Walker was facing significant opposition from labor unions and Democrats, who were pushing for increased taxes to fund public services. Walker's statement reflects his commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, while also addressing the concerns of his constituents about the impact of budget cuts on essential services.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath Walker's statement is a subtle yet powerful critique of the conventional wisdom that pits fiscal responsibility against social welfare. By labeling it a \"false choice,\" Walker is highlighting the artificial nature of this dichotomy, suggesting that there are often alternative solutions that balance both competing interests. This nuance reveals Walker's pragmatic approach to governance, where he seeks to challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions that transcend traditional ideological boundaries.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, often polarized work environment, professionals and creatives can apply Walker's mindset by embracing a similar spirit of pragmatism and problem-solving. When faced with seemingly insurmountable choices between competing priorities, they should strive to identify the underlying assumptions and challenge the conventional wisdom, seeking out novel solutions that reconcile seemingly irreconcilable demands.",{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},3933113,"Elections have consequences.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":60,"has_image":22,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":9},3420192,"Collective bargaining isn’t a right, it is an expensive entitlement. Once and for all, we are giving the taxpayers a voice in this debate. We put the power back in the hands of the people.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":60,"has_image":22,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},3420187,"I’ve often heard the complaint from both Democrat and Republican voters alike that they hate the fact that politicians get into office and they – and they’re fearful, they’re fearful to make tough decisions because they think more about the next election than they do about the next-generation.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":60,"has_image":22,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":9},3420179,"But Mitt Romney understands, like I understand, that people – not governments – create jobs.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":5,"source_id":60,"has_image":22,"author":79,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":9},3420174,"I promised to empower the taxpayer – instead of a handful of big government union bosses.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":83,"totalPages":84,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":85},1,16,10]