@Sixandseven8ths @XSGeek I have a political science cognate on my BA. That allows me to distinguish between communism, socialism, fascism, and, say, democracy. The general public usually can't even define their declared enemy, the liberal. I've asked 52 times and not one true definition. They fear that which they don't understand. American education is lacking; poli sci should be basic HS education. For political skills, public administration is better, along with diplomacy and rhetoric.
@XSGeek @Sixandseven8ths @Jsabinas Also ethics and civics need to be brought back to the classroom and taught in high school. Why is it only the private and prep schools have "Mock UNs"? These things are critical to being a contributing member of a civilized democratic society. So why have they gone the way of the dodo?
@Aja they've gone the way of the Dodo because starting with Reagan, the Religious and Far Right have been laser focused on packing and getting control of local School Boards and getting Home School and Vouchers put above a public option.
That's why the Far-Reich hates the Department of Education and Devos is attempting to tear it down, they DON'T want a Citizenship that will question what it's government is doing. That's sorta the key idea behind a theocracy.
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@XSGeek @Sixandseven8ths @Aja DeVos was a power family in my state since forever. This has been an incredibly long con and the Dominion is winning. But maybe not for much longer. I'm hoping.
@XSGeek @Sixandseven8ths @Jsabinas I know you're right I was just holding on to a scrap of hope that that wasn't the case.