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The speaker is criticizing politicians for being overly arrogant. He is saying that political debate often seems less constructive than ordinary discussions among high school students. The quote suggests frustration with the tone of public political argument.
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Originally said in English.
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About Paolo Nutini
Scottish singer-songwriter
Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Paisley, Renfrewshire. He is known for a run of successful studio albums that began with These Streets in 2006. His debut album reached number three on the UK Albums Chart, while Sunny Side Up in 2009 opened at number one. Caustic Love followed in April 2014 and also reached number one in the UK, and Last Night in the Bittersweet arrived in July 2022. His work is identified with contemporary pop and singer-songwriter writing.
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