Politicians should pursue common ground and reasonable consensus rather than elusive ideals.

政治家应该寻求共同点和理性的一致，而不是深奥的理想。

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.