Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Accidental Genius

In one course we've recently been talking about Ben Franklin and the concept of "happy mediocrity" that he claims characterized Revolutionary America. Or, as a student suggested, the idea that America was (and is), a "Mediocracy."

I could not agree more.

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posted by Unknown @ 7:16 PM

4 Comments:

At 7:32 PM , Blogger Yankee T said...

I agree.

 
At 6:08 PM , Blogger Julia said...

Definitely agree.

 
At 11:08 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

How have I never heard anyone use the term 'mediocracy?' Can't help but agree...

All my best,

Steve

 
At 2:25 PM , Blogger Steph said...

Mediocracy! I love that!
It's so to the point for this country.

 

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