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The Drive-Through Doctrine: How Instant Gratification Killed the Left’s Strategic Patience
Michael Phillips critiques the American left’s impatience with geopolitical negotiations, particularly regarding Iran. He argues that immediate demands for results reflect a consumer mindset rather than a thoughtful foreign policy approach. This impatience undermines understanding of complex diplomatic processes, which require time and strategic patience rather than emotional outrage.