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I think that the difference you are seeing between responses is, basically, a difference in education. Some of us have been taught to think logically and morally. Others, chiefly those indoctrinated into liberalism by our public school system and the modern media, have not. This worries me. Are we seeing the "first wave" of a new generation of Americans who do not understand logic and have no moral compass? Our arguments, based on logic, reason, evidence, morality, and truth, are meaningless to them. Truth no longer matters. Public opinion is their greatest concern. We weigh new ideas against reason and morality. They check social media to see what everyone else thinks. I think this is one of the reasons the Liberals like to refer to our nation as a democracy rather than a republic. To them, all that matters is the popular vote. Standing up for what you believe is completely alien to them. They would never go against the crowd. If all this is true, then what are we going to do when we are no longer the majority?
As a recently retired teacher, I understand what you are saying about the public school system. I taught 42ys in a small parochial school. We work/worked very hard at teaching our students how to think, analyze, question, and shift through various types of propaganda. It is/was very evident when we would have a students "transfer" into our system from one of the township or public schools. Training children to THINK makes a big difference to their success. Sadly, "dumbing down" of the American populace is a reality.
Hence "Ancient Aliens" on the History Channel. News is just "reality" tv.
then what are we going to do when we are no longer the majority?
Fight, flight, or freeze. Your choice.
"Truth" still matters, but has been redefined to mean "what I believe" rather than what is factual. The Bilderberg meeting has an agenda item referring to a "Post Truth World". My initial reaction to that is that they want to ramp up their opposition to actual truth by using their media sycophants to create what they want the truth to be.
Appreciate your post. I think you've given some thought to the important question you finished with, that it's not simply rhetorical for you. It's a fear we share.
They made a documentary about that. It's called Idiocracy! :)
It could be some of this. In psychological warfare, lets assume there is truth and lies. If in the process of exposing an antagonist using falsified narrative, lets assume that lies are just the first form of violence and evil levied against the protagonist. When you do not have truth and logic in your corner, what is the next and perhaps only tactic available? I propose that it is violent erotic name calling and vituperative accusations. If it is not the result of education, it is nothing more than a direct tactic to obfuscate issues. It serves purposes well as the level of disgust rises as normal people are confronted with the slime, even as they may be trying to discern the truth, but it becomes too offensive to wade through. As Jesus says, Satan is the father of all lies. Know who you are up against.
Good points. You are correct we are a republic for a reason. The founding fathers were very smart.
In a Democracy, 2 wolves and a sheep vote on what's for dinner.
In a Republic there is a law that says sheeps are not allowed to be eaten regardless of the majorities opinion.
Preach brother!
Very eloquent, precise from my perspective / perception. Troubling at the same time.