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“Ultimately, I think the United States is a pretty awesome country but it very plausibly would have been even awesomer had English and American political leaders in the late 18th century been farsighted enough to find compromises that would have held the empire together.”

Quote by Matthew Yglesias

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Matthew Yglesias
Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias is an American journalist and writer known for his commentary on politics, economics, and technology. Born on May 18, 1981, he graduated from Harvard University and has worked as an editor and columnist for several prominent media outlets. more

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