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when liberal/conservative conversations are framed in that way [that some basic and sensible standards need to exist], the discovered commonalities might actually emerge as more important than the differences.

[…] about genuine deliberation:
Parties are not viewed as opponents who seek to expose the weaknesses in each other’s arguments. Rather, the conversation begins with the assumption that the other has something to say to us and to contribute to our understanding. The initial task is to grasp the other’s position in the strongest possible light […] The other is not an adversary but a conversation partner

I finally have some time to get back to this book, and I'm glad. I appreciate how overly nice these two men are for the sake of trying to understand and clarify rather than persuade.

So excited to be reading this with friends and family across the political spectrum. So useful so far. Easy to read, accessible and applicable.