Review: Reflections on Higher Education

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg 5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant Today–Perhaps Still Not Appreciated Today, August 10, 2011 There is nothing in this book that I could disagree with, which instantly marks it as iconoclastic rather than traditional or elitist. This long-serving president spent close to three decades managing two universities, the longest The George Washington …

John Steiner: Rescuing the American Dream

Trending today– Lakoff: How to Rescue the American Dream from the GOP’s Nightmare The Republicans are redefining “democracy”–but it’s time to remember what the real dream of democracy meant. George Lakoff and Glenn Smith AlterNet, 28 July Read the article… And here is the advertisement slated to start running in various newspapers. The American Dream.  …

Fareed Zakaria: Why Defense Should be Cut BIG

Why defense spending should be cut By Fareed Zakaria August 3, 2011 Fareed Zakaria: “the U.S. defense establishment is the world’s largest socialist economy” Phi Beta Iota:  This talented individual has never left the “lane in the road” assigned to him.  He thrives on “civility” and not questioning what passes for conventional wisdom among the elites.   As much …