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glitchinthematrix  ·  3748 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: USA State of the Union: 2015

It seems as though government and civics isn't really taken too seriously in school. Just recently I completed a basic college course for American government, and the professor posted a few questions from the test immigrants need to pass in order to become citizens. A quick assessment of the class. I found it easy, but many in the class had a hard time.

I understand keeping track of the latest political news isn't necessarily entertaining, but come on... These people run things for us. History always repeats itself; I wonder when people will wake up and take things seriously. The President talks some good points. I felt oddly patriotic after watching this. What do you think?

I understand the dangers of nationalism, but my country's struggles are mine as well. I don't feel America is too bad.