Beyond Left and Right

A sound education should develop critical thinking and encourage the investigation of alternative perspectives. But those who shape state power (and benefit most from it) would, of course, rather hold court for a citizenry made passive and accepting. There are seven key foundational areas, encompassing a broad array of topics in American history, that simply need to be “untaught.” Herein are put forth the myths that need exposed if we are to recapture intellectual deviance.

Since the early 20th century, American politics has become an echo rather than a choice–parties zealous in their distinct rhetoric yet in reality just two sides of the same big-government coin. Once a reliable baseline for civic political choice, the dichotomy instead has come to serve as a longstanding, integral feature of the “Civic Religion.” Given this unfortunate transformation–which has helped color and shape every interpretation of personalities and events–we must reevaluate our consumption of information.

Contrary to media misinformation and hyperbole, millennials and teens are not aimless political wanderers. Meet Casey Kenoyer, former student and current close personal friend. In this episode, Miss Kenoyer addresses several hot-button issues pertaining to young people and politics: campus activism and opportunity; social media as a civic tool; and why authority figures are no longer perceived as inherently credible sources of information and guidance.

Did you ever wonder why those same 5 presidents always wind up at the top of the "greatness" rankings? I assure you, it's no accident; but nor is it very "objective." In this episode, I briefly lay out the main reasons for looking to alternative models for assessing American executives. When done right, expect the unexpected. ARTICLES OF INTEREST: "From Van Buren to Bush, a better way to rank US presidents." (Ivan Eland) https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2009/0120/p09s02-coop.html