2 thoughts on “The mythical in American politics; & What is to be done? @VDHanson @HooverInst”
Gary R. v Rotenberg
Mr Hanson: Your phrase “monastery of the mind” describes my journey through the ruins of America’s institutions perfectly. You have listed virtually everything I have done and learned to live without. I regard the “news” as I would the product of Goebbels’ propaganda machine or the Politburo’s pronouncements in Pravda. I simply cannot tolerate the sound of the announcers’ voices, much less the political drivel of their phony news.
I have often wondered how many people have retreated into the “monastery of the mind” over the last several years, the pace of which went into overdrive with the election of Donald Trump.
MICHAEL PLATT
I miss reading your Private Papers posts.
It seems everything has become a “podcast”.
Even when I click PRINT FRIENDLY i am unable to see a transcript.
Please ,if it possible,let me know how to see in print yourPrivate Papers posts.
Thank you,
Michael P.
Mr Hanson: Your phrase “monastery of the mind” describes my journey through the ruins of America’s institutions perfectly. You have listed virtually everything I have done and learned to live without. I regard the “news” as I would the product of Goebbels’ propaganda machine or the Politburo’s pronouncements in Pravda. I simply cannot tolerate the sound of the announcers’ voices, much less the political drivel of their phony news.
I have often wondered how many people have retreated into the “monastery of the mind” over the last several years, the pace of which went into overdrive with the election of Donald Trump.
I miss reading your Private Papers posts.
It seems everything has become a “podcast”.
Even when I click PRINT FRIENDLY i am unable to see a transcript.
Please ,if it possible,let me know how to see in print yourPrivate Papers posts.
Thank you,
Michael P.