How politics neglects relationships, emotion & morality

"David Brooks, a leading political analyst for the New York Times and PBS NewsHour, has come to some surprising conclusions after years of observing political life.   He says politicians place too much value on reason, and not enough on social relationships, emotion & morality.  Politicians can only develop successful policies if they learn the skills of intuition, sympathy & restraint." – Background Briefing, ABC

Podcast at:

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3206543.htm