I do believe that we have a bunch of ignorants in this country but I can't say I blame them...because sometimes I feel like just turning off the news, internet etc and stop keeping up with politics , national and world affairs because its enough corruption to drive someone insane.
But basically I believe that Most Americans are smart and savvy but just arent' being represented in the government at all! I believe most americans know enough to take the news with a grain of salt. I believe that americans know exactly who is the biggest threat to their way of life and it isn't iraq, its their own government!
"I do believe that we have a bunch of ignorants in this country but I can't say I blame them...because sometimes I feel like just turning off the news, internet etc and stop keeping up with politics , national and world affairs because its enough corruption to drive someone insane. "
And THAT is EXACTLY what they want you to do.
"But basically I believe that Most Americans are smart and savvy .."
Listen to "Jeopardy" when they have high school or college kids on. Listen to radio talk show when they interview the average guy on the street.
There are Americans today who are better educated, more knowledgable and better read about current events and history than ever before - the information is at their finger tips on the internet and countless books. But unfortunately they represent the minority. Most Americans get their news data in bites from the headlines and would rather watch the Superbowl or World Series or some fluffy woman's series on TV.
Ask the average kid today about Magna Carta, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, what the Second Inaugural Speech or War of 1812 was about. Don't even THINK about asking them about the Glorious Revolution, the Battle of the Boyne, the Marne or Gaugamela.
"..but just arent' being represented in the government at all!"
A people gets the government they deserve.
"I believe that americans know exactly who is the biggest threat to their way of life and it isn't iraq, its their own government!"
Our government IS a threat, but nothing compared with the specter of international Islam.