Thomas Paine Blog » Thomas Paine and Politics http://www.thomaspaineblog.org The First American Blogger l His Words in Today's Context Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:01:40 +0000 en hourly 1 admin admin The First American Blogger l His Words in Today's Context No No On Politics vs. Leadership http://www.thomaspaineblog.org/2009/10/15/on-politics-vs-leadership/ http://www.thomaspaineblog.org/2009/10/15/on-politics-vs-leadership/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:36:51 +0000 Thomas Schueneman http://www.thomaspaineblog.org/?p=152 “A little matter will move a party, but it must be something great that moves a nation.”
-Thomas Paine, Rights of Man

Political polarization is not the path to true leadership. When politics refuses to go beyond party at all costs, it remains small, unable to lead. Greatness and leadership is usually found outside the boundaries and comfort of party.

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