> 'back then' it was possible, and even common, to have ground political discussions with people 'on the other side' As long as that common ground falls within

> 'back then' it was possible, and even common, to have ground political discussions with people 'on the other side' As long as that common ground falls within acceptable parameters; couldn't talk too much about anything remotely socialist or being anti-war. "The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum."