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Illustration of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Caption at top: "The problem of US politics, as Plato's Allegory of the Cave". Shackled figures labeled "Voters" watch shadows on the wall as people carry figures past a fire labeled "Media". Below, two text columns about Democrats and Republicans.

Plato's Cave Explains Democrats, Republicans and the Media

A political meme recasts Plato's Allegory of the Cave as US politics, claiming Republicans steer media shadows while Democrats react to voters. A civics-class classic.

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Illustration of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Caption at top: "The problem of US politics, as Plato's Allegory of the Cave". Shackled figures labeled "Voters" watch shadows on the wall as people carry figures past a fire labeled "Media". Below, two text columns about Democrats and Republicans.

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