California Budget Crisis Caused by 'Minority Rule'

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California Budget Crisis Caused by 'Minority Rule'
Commonwealth Club - Veterans Memorial Hall, 3780 Mt Diablo Blvd.
George Lakoff makes plain how the words used by politicians translate to the public's support for various political issues. Language matters - especially when it comes to politics.A founder of the field of cognitive science, Lakoff takes an in-depth look at the ways in which our brains understand politics, breaking down the politics of language.