How Anti-Intellectualism Is Destroying America

Sad but true: Intelligence is a political liability in the US.

"It's like these guys take pride in being ignorant." Barack Obama finally said it.

Though a successful political and electoral strategy, the Right's stand against intelligence has steered them far off course, leaving them -- and us -- unable to deal successfully with the complex and dynamic circumstances we face as a nation and a society. Full Story »

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a well-written, well-thought out interview about the attitude towards education and knowledge in the U.S. It should be required reading for every parent, teacher, high school and college student, journalist, etc., etc., etc.

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