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We Need More Regret in Our Politics

By Andy Smarick · Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT

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It’s time to reject ferocious idealism.

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Appeal to EmotionThe statement uses charged language to evoke a negative emotional response toward idealism without providing factual support.

Call to ActionThe headline frames a prescriptive demand, urging readers to adopt a specific emotional stance in politics.

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