by Rebecca Bynum (August 2015)
On Nov. 3, 1969, President Richard M. Nixon first called on the “silent majority of Americans” to support him and his plan for “peace with honor” with the North Vietnamese. Then, like now, vocal minorities dominated the debate and bullied the majority into silence. The majority of the country held their counsel until Nixon spoke for them and rallied them to his cause, which meant never to sacrifice American honor. However, the silent majority had its hopes shattered as we well remember. more>>>
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2 Responses
Indeed, Rebecca, as the 2016 electoral cycle evolves, there is something different in the air. Trump and Sanders are symptoms, a potential ideological title bout between Adam Smith and Karl Marx. Given some clarity on the big issues, apathy may take a beating too.
Very good essay. I wish I could be more optimistic. When anyone asks what my most pressing concern is concerning the upcoming presidential election, my answer is the same: the electorate.