Localism
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Finding the Balance between Centralization and Localism II
The euro zone faces the same choice as the Holy Roman Empire and American patriots of old: how to overcome discredited forms of confederation. Rather than digging themselves into a deeper recession and democratic deficit through austerity measures, the states in the common currency need to form a full and mighty union on Anglo-American lines.
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Quote of the Day: David Brooks
Since the New Deal, we have become accustomed to seeing American politics as an ever-concentrated national enterprise. But the sclerosis of the federal system will inevitably produce a reversal, as regions fill the void. The happiest people these days are those who leave Washington and get elected mayor or governor. The most frustrated people are
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Finding the Balance between Centralization and Localism I
I was listening to something the other day, and the guy was making a point I had never considered. Empires for the most part, whether ancient or modern, are not particularly intrusive regarding local cultures and customs. Empires more often than not live with local cultural pluralism so long as locals pay their taxes and
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Governing Principles for the Development of Local Humanistic Learning Communities
Jonathan in an interesting response to my post last week about Humanistic vs. Technocratic Education suggests that I might be surreptitiously introducing my own social engineering scheme. I don't think so, but I'm willing to get more specific about the guiding principles that I think will make easier–no guarantees–a more humanistic approach. And always when