For the journalist, anything probable is gospel truth.
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America is an unsolvable problem: a nation divided and deeply in hate with itself. If it was a startup, we'd understand how unfixable the situation is; most of us would leave for a fresh start, and the company would fall apart. America is MySpace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the deep divisions and issues within American society, likening it to a failing startup.
Michael Arrington compares America to an unsolvable problem, highlighting the internal conflicts and hatred present in the nation. By using the metaphor of a failed startup, he suggests that if the country were a business, many would abandon it, emphasizing a sense of hopelessness about resolving its divisions and dysfunctions.
Themes
AmericaDivisionStartupsHateSociety
In practice
Example use cases
During a political discussion, one might quote this to emphasize the current state of the nation.
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