On the record
Let there be introduced the topic of the mechanism and accomplishment of various makes of motor cars or the respective merits of actresses, and the dialogue goes on at a lively pace.
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John Dewey
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Editor's note · Context
Dewey contrasts the lively discussions about cars and celebrities with the apathy towards political topics.
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