There's a tendency, especially among academics, to see politics as deeply dirty and deeply egotistical.
Zephyr TeachoutPeople think that the politician is just part of a system, and whether they're lying or not doesn't matter.
Zephyr TeachoutIf you think art is a competitive forum, then you're going to stop doing it if you're not good. But if it's not competitive, it's something that you'll keep doing.
Zephyr Teachout