Revolution 2.0

Summary A ratchet is a device that allows something like a nut or bolt to be turned in one direction–but not in reverse. It allows movement in one direction only; it does allow for the object to remain stationary, but no reverse–no “going back.” Isn’t that exactly what is happening almost all around us; in politics, religion, fashion, behavior and “what’s acceptable”, and in technology? In politics we are moving steadily to the left, in fashion and behavior ever more libertine, and technology continues to change our lives–for better and for worse. On the other hand, is education an area where the ratchet effect has us going backwards–not going forward? For the next 10 minutes, we will talk about the ratchet effect in America. Continuing Beginning with two-term Democratic President https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson (Woodrow Wilson), 1913-1921, the Democratic party has been moving ever to the left, emphasizing more government responsibilities and fewer individual respon