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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The nation's 250th birthday is an invitation to consider what made the American experiment unique in the first place. At a time when Americans increasingly disagree about our nation's history, identity, and founding principles, that question lies at the heart of today's debate over American exceptionalism. Too often, the conversation begins with a misunderstanding of the meaning of "exceptional." Many believe it implies that America is inherently superior. Others reject the idea of exceptionalism altogether, arguing that the United States is simply another nation. According to the American Enterprise Institute's America at 250 survey, 32% of Americans believe the United States is "just another country whose political system is not better or worse than other countries." Yet America is exceptional in the literal sense of the word.

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This is depressing - FTA:

" Unfortunately, too many young Americans are not learning these lessons. According to the Nation's Report Card, only 22% of eighth graders are proficient in civics, and in 2022, average civics scores declined for the first time since the assessment began in 1998."

#1 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-11-11 02:51 PM | Reply

The good news is, another republican tax cut for the wealthy along with the destruction of public education (started when desegregation allowed Black children to attend white schools) will fix everything.

Keep Voting for Republicans!

Idiot.

#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 02:59 PM | Reply

#2. Public education IS the problem here. And the most impoverished districts receive the most funding.

Idiot.

#3 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-11-11 03:09 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

#3 | Posted by BellRinger

Wouldn't the actual problem here be poverty within said districts?

#4 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2026-11-11 03:12 PM | Reply

"The nation's 250th birthday is an invitation to consider what made the American experiment unique in the first place."

Racial Slavery

#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-11-11 03:17 PM | Reply

the most impoverished districts receive the most funding.

That must be why parents are always trying to move to impoverished neighborhoods to take advantage of their well funded schools.

What reality are you living in?

Keep voting for Republicans who actively destroy the education system in this country.

Idiot.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 03:17 PM | Reply

" That must be why parents are always trying to move to impoverished neighborhoods to take advantage of their well funded schools"

Look at the numbers, moron.

Also, look at what teachers unions are prioritizing. Hint: it's not teaching. I created a thread about it.

#7 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-11-11 03:21 PM | Reply

" Keep voting for Republicans who actively destroy the education system in this country."

Democrats almost exclusively run public education. Its failures fall squarely on the Democrat party.

#8 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-11-11 03:22 PM | Reply

Republicans have done everything in their power to destroy public education.

Why?

Racism.

That's why BellRinger is such a proud Republican.

He's a racist.

#9 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 03:24 PM | Reply

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