Originally posted by finneganYou are making a point I only hinted at. It would take a makeover of the psychology of large numbers of Americans to bring about a change in the power structure. The existing power structure has no interest in that. If anything, the trend is toward less education, less inquisitiveness, less rationalism, less citizen involvement in civic affairs, etc. We'd need a blockbuster Snowden event to stir that up.
America might like to try another version of democracy.
For a start, it might like to reverse the Supreme Court decisions that grant inappropriate rights and privileges to corporations and that permit unlimited financial manipulation in politics.
But even if all that were a fantasy, it would be a fine thing if ordinary Americans abandoned their ideological blinkers.
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Originally posted by JS357The English education system was similarly hamstrung by the process starting in 1988 under Thatcher with an Education Reform Act. The education minister of the time has written that he was surprised to get away with his vicious attack on the teaching profession. That has subsequently been built on to achieve an education system in which for example there is virtually no preparation to understand politics.
You are making a point I only hinted at. It would take a makeover of the psychology of large numbers of Americans to bring about a change in the power structure. The existing power structure has no interest in that. If anything, the trend is toward less education, less inquisitiveness, less rationalism, less citizen involvement in civic affairs, etc. We'd need a blockbuster Snowden event to stir that up.
If we have reason to hope, it may be in the power of new media to spark off different thinking. However that can cut every way including promoting weird faery dust.
Originally posted by finneganAre the students in England still allowed to cuss out their teachers only once a day?
The English education system was similarly hamstrung by the process starting in 1988 under Thatcher with an Education Reform Act. The education minister of the time has written that he was surprised to get away with his vicious attack on the teaching profession. That has subsequently been built on to achieve an education system in which for example there is ...[text shortened]... rk off different thinking. However that can cut every way including promoting weird faery dust.
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Originally posted by whodeythe gigs over, out ya go, you are powerless to effect any change! its time to face the facts whoders, new boss same as the old boss! you were better off under the tyranny of the British! America is a failed state.
Lies!!
Just so you know, I've e-mailed the White House and alerted Obama about what you are saying about him. ðŸ˜
Originally posted by robbie carrobieExactly. Looks like it is about time for another Revolution.
the gigs over, out ya go, you are powerless to effect any change! its time to face the facts whoders, new boss same as the old boss! you were better off under the tyranny of the British! America is a failed state.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieOver time things change. Yes, even if we had a successful revolution that will only be a temporary victory. Every so often evil will take over and need to be replaced. It is the nature of things and is why it is called a revolution.
why what makes you think this one will achieve any more than the last one?
Originally posted by Eladarevery so often, like when the opposition is in power?
Over time things change. Yes, even if we had a successful revolution that will only be a temporary victory. Every so often evil will take over and need to be replaced. It is the nature of things and is why it is called a revolution.
Originally posted by KazetNagorraThe US army is sworn to uphold the Constitution. This is why Obama needs his other army. It is quite likely the US army will join the old men.
Absolutely. An army of angry, obese, old men with hunting rifles against the US army. I'd love to see that!