To conclude, the attitude of cynical idealism, as doubtful or pessimistic as it may sound, might be the most positive—and yes, meaningful—life stance for you.

This Is Why Americans Are So Cynical About Politics. By Yuval Levin. The New York Times. ... American Enterprise Institute 1789 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 ...

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To conclude, the attitude of cynical idealism, as doubtful or pessimistic as it may sound, might be the most positive—and yes, meaningful—life stance for you.

Mr. Levin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the author of the forthcoming “American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation — and Could Again.” Last week ...