Romer: Finding common ground in a divided world

Romer: Finding common ground in a divided world

I appreciate the often-difficult dialogue that leads to social and political fragmentation. I don’t pretend to have the answer to bridging the chasm that exists in society, but I do know this: empathy and kindness are non-negotiable. Let’s call this political philosophy “Pragmatic Patriotism” — where optimism wears a cowboy hat, government builds highways instead of headaches, and diplomacy carries both a handshake and a firm grip. For me, kindn…