Here is what most people don’t realize with regard to conservative political ideas. They can be understood by a 14 year old. Ideas that address all the complexity of the world can be mastered by someone who really hasn’t studied history. That is because conservative political ideas are devoid of historical reflection, but instead rely on a caricature of history.
“A lot of people have trouble understanding how a 14-year-old could know more about the issues than they do.”
Marla Krohn, a teacher from outside Atlanta, was explaining the trouble with her son Jonathan.
Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. This is someone who has not yet read and discussed the classics of Western Civilization. But does he understand the issues, or just ‘know’ them in the sense that he has a memorized patter about issues that fits his prejudices?
Here is the bottom line: current conservative political thought can be mastered by a 14 year old.