The Flabbergasting Stupidity Of White Conservatives

We Know What To Do. 
But Politicians Don't Know How To Get Elected If They Do It

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/05/we-know-what-to-do-but-politicians-dont.html

Alan: Our political system is characterized by "conservatives" clinging to "socialism" -- medicare and social security in particular -- while defending their adherence to socialism as the only way to protect capitalism from socialism.

"Red State Moocher Links"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/07/red-state-moocher-links.html

No matter what Americans say, not one in 50 would tolerate any erosion of social security or medicare. 

As a nation, we espouse glib political positions -- note the popularity of Donald Trump -- but would oppose those positions tooth-and-nail if ever enacted.

The Self-Chosen Face Of The Republican Party: 

Not Just Any Asshole... An Asshole's Asshole

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-self-chosen-face-of-republican.html

"From Trump On Down, The Republicans Can't Be Serious," Paul Krugman
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2015/08/from-trump-on-down-republicans-cant-be.html

Most Americans say they want austere, balanced budgets but would "take to the streets" if they came to pass.

Compendium Of Best Pax Posts On "Too Pure Principles" 
And The Collapse Of Conservatism

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2015/02/compendium-of-best-pax-posts-on-too.html

American history is an ongoing exercise in the deliberate suppression of history. 

In turn, ignorance-of-history works so well for The Ruling Class that long-standing institutional structures promoted by The Wealthy and their know-nothing allies ensure that good history is not taught -- at least not K-12 -- thus prolonging America's bedrock contempt for intellectual pursuit, especially when such pursuit jeopardizes revered platitudes.

The American Party: Know Nothing Nativism And Opposition To Catholic Immigration

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-american-party-no-nothing-nativism.html
Like the Pharisees, the Know Nothings are always with us.

The upshot of our diligent dimwittedness? 

A decisive majority of Americans would refuse to learn history even it were well taught.

They would refuse to learn history especially if it were well taught.

"Give me platitudes, or give me death!"

"Lies My Teachers Told Me," by Prof. James Loewen

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2012/02/lies-my-teachers-told-me.html

How Income And Federal Income Taxes Were Distributed in 1914... And Since
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-income-and-federal-income-taxes.html

"Plutocracy Triumphant"

Cartoon Compendium

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/05/plutocracy-triumphant.html

"Politics And Economics: The 101 Courses You Wish You Had"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2012/01/politics-and-economics-101-curricula.html

"Pope Francis Links"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2013/11/pope-francis-links.html