There is some truth to that. Because much of our population has given up on critical thinking and logical conclusions, we have become (as a citizenry) too stupid to govern ourselves. I can't say precisely how or when the transformation was complete. But it's safe to say, it been happening for many decades and passed from American generation to generation.
Mrs. Tenacious made a statement last week that precisely exemplifies how effective the media can be for the average citizen. She is an ex-media pro. Following the media was her job at one point (Public Relations). I won't say what she said, but it was so misguided as to be embarrassing for this FReeper (regarding the gvmnt shutdown & Obamacare). She is a very bright woman, very "republican" and my perfect mate.
The point is, the more robust and complicated government becomes, the harder it is for anyone but the most attentive and intellectual to follow. The dems and media are great at simplifying issues into misleading or completely bogus slogans while conservatives pick apart the facts and tie logical thoughts and ideas together. And this is our downfall. The real righteous effort, for the good of all Americans, comes from conservatives. It is faith in the individual to become something greater than he/she is by their own effort and intelligence. I am slowly losing confidence in the potential of our citizenry to actually do for themselves. This is the real tragedy we face today.
“I can’t say precisely how or when the transformation was complete. But it’s safe to say, it been happening for many decades and passed from American generation to generation.”
The transformation began in the late ‘60’s as the WWII generation of conservative teachers was replaced by the feel-good hippies’ from the ‘60’s cultural revolution. All the social programs still ran well even though the failed because we weren’t over spending to the extent of today. These hippies’ were taught by the JFK/LBJ accolades that a war on poverty could be won. (They just winked at the war on drugs and continue to do so.)