Words & Numbers

There was once a time when politicians were civil to each other. Neighbors and friends who disagreed politically remained neighborly and friendly to each other. Opponents were graceful in defeat and generous in victory. But somewhere along the line, we lost that. These days, it seems that all there is is vitriol and hate. That is what happens when an electorate focuses solely on the outcomes that they want instead of the principles they believe in. What are these principles and why do they matter? Join Antony Davies and James Harrigan as they discuss this and more on this week’s episode of Words and Numbers. Show Notes: Eye drops to correct vision Foolishness of the Week Rejecting the measles vaccine Topic of the Week: Principles Why libertarians start at first principles The roots of political polarization Ford-Carter presidential debate Join the Conversation Antony Davies on Twitter James R. Harrigan on Twitter Words & Numbers Backstage