He simply points out the obvious:
“It is a reflecting pool.”
In other words:
Perhaps the problem isn’t only what you’re looking at.
Perhaps the reflection matters too.
That idea goes far beyond politics.
It applies to families.
It applies to friendships.
It applies to workplaces.
It applies to social media.
It even applies to the way we think about ourselves.
Have you ever had a terrible day and suddenly felt like everyone was annoying?
The driver in front of you is annoying.
The cashier is annoying.
Your colleague is