Workers who keep global supply chains moving are warning of a 'system collapse.'

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86. Yes, just looking at how the wealth we create should be distributed,

I agree. Emphatically.

I don't agree with blaming the wealthy or public education for the personal failings that show up in political behaviors. If that were the case, most products of public education would be feckless fodder for corrupt politicians. And that's simply not the case. Hundreds of millions receive good educations in public schools -- because it's in them to benefit from them -- and those who have it in them do go on to make responsible, decent political decisions.

Absolutely improve education. But better traditional education will do relatively little more for those who fail education because of little to no intellectual curiosity, who resist learning for lack of interest and quickly forget.

And/or for those who are unsuited/resistant to truths that come through education and replace them with more pleasing notions in adulthood. Every devoted Fox viewer is an example, while trumpists who're trying to make tRump their dictator while chanting "freedom" and "lock her up" are outstanding examples. How to reliably implant at least greater respect for truth in those who want it for sure, but is it possible for everyone?

12 years to graduate millions every year who don't remember and don't really understand the value of our representative government -- because it's not in their nature to feel that those who disagree with them should have a say -- is a huge failure. But not because they never heard of the concept. Some really do believe it's right to steal elections when majorities are fooled into not knowing what's good for them.