It was one or two elections ago that we entirely dropped the pretense of dignity. Quite refreshing, actually. Earlier today I heard the argument that idealism

It was one or two elections ago that we entirely dropped the pretense of dignity. Quite refreshing, actually. Earlier today I heard the argument that idealism was promoted in the West because it encourages a separation from reality and makes people easier to control. I consider myself an idealist. I just don't believe that ignorance and delusion are the means by which an ideal can be brought about.