The problem is that the central government in a sprawling country of over 325 million can't provide solidarity (without resorting to anti-democratic means)-only the institutions of civil society (faith, family, etc.) can fill the holes in our souls. (Jonah Goldberg)

The problem is that the central government in a sprawling country of over 325 million can't provide solidarity (without resorting to anti-democratic means)-only the institutions of civil society (faith, family, etc.) can fill the holes in our souls.

Jonah Goldberg

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