I’ve been a bit scarce lately, and I want to sincerely apologize for that. I’ve been feeling under the weather, and recovery seems to be taking longer than usual. It’s a reminder that I’m not getting any younger!
On top of that, I’m a father of two and will soon welcome a third child in August, which is sure to keep things interesting.
I plan to keep writing during my “paternity leave” because, well, there’s some downtime when the baby sleeps!
Anyway, let’s dive into the topic.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO …
Rome. In Latin, it’s “Omnes viae Romam Ducunt.” This phrase has roots in medieval times but conveys a much older concept.
It implies that regardless of where you are in the vast reach of the Roman Empire, take the right paths, and you’ll eventually find your way to Rome.
This idea has been on my mind recently as I reflect on the history of the Catholic faith and our present political climate. I’m definitely not alone in these thoughts.
Last night, during a networking dinner I organized for some conservative media folks, an older woman asked me about the tattoo on my left arm, which showcases a Roman legion mark alongside a well-worn gladius.
A lot of Marines from my generation have similar tattoos, so it’s not all that unique.
One of the VIP guests mentioned that she’d be interviewing the education secretary soon and asked if we had any insights.
“Well,” I began.
Just twelve hours earlier, I had been in front of a group of enthusiastic Capitol Hill interns, delivering what I thought was a pretty convincing speech about being proactive in our efforts.
One intern later asked me, “In your opinion, what’s the most urgent issue young conservatives need to be mindful of today?”
Without missing a beat: Education.
If you trace any major issue—whether it’s trans ideology, illegal immigration, flawed policing, or the rise of socialism—they all circle back to education. From K-12 through to major universities, the entire system has become a platform for leftist ideas and development.
It’s more than a mere dilution of education; it’s about how education has morphed into a training ground for radical leftists and their platforms.
As for illegal immigration, ever wonder where the phrase “no person is illegal” originates? Those lawyers and activists are educated in a system steeped in flawed multicultural ideologies.
Both public and private institutions have a vested interest in sustaining this ideology—just look at the financial boost they’re getting from foreign students.
What about the rise of socialism? Contemporary socialists rely heavily on a college-educated, semi-affluent base to win elections.
A socialist like Jeneese Lewis George wouldn’t have beaten moderate Kenyan McDuffie in the DC mayoral race without support from transient, college-educated voters.
The demographics of the Democratic Socialists of America tell a similar story: over 80% are white non-Hispanic, and more than 80% are college educated.
This trend holds true across various cities and states.
What about issues like gender and sports? Perhaps your main concern is the presence of individuals in women’s clothing reading to children.
Local efforts to challenge such events are crucial, but merely addressing surface-level issues won’t solve the underlying problems.
We didn’t see such a presence 20 years ago. So, who’s cultivating this new wave of ideologies?
We could dismantle some local expressions of the problem, but addressing the root causes would yield greater results.
Among the 50 states, about 40 allow governors to veto parts of state budgets, and most allow governors to appoint members to university boards.
Some governors, like DeSantis and Abbott, have exercised these powers, but often it’s just on a small scale.
I argue that the most effective way to disrupt the radical left’s pipeline—and alleviate our political challenges—is for Republican governors to assert their authority. They need to take decisive action and really use the power invested in them.
This means budget cuts and appointing board members focused on revamping curricula and staffing. We need to recalibrate the administrator-to-student ratio back to reasonable levels—some schools have one administrator for four students—and eliminate entire departments that promote critical theory.
This approach has two significant hurdles. First, it’s challenging work, requiring the identification of ineffective personnel and programs.
Secondly, can you imagine the outcry from the media if DeSantis were to enact policies that left a significant number of university employees unemployed?
That would generate quite the backlash.
In the short term, the consequences would be harsh: media outrage, a wave of layoffs, and think pieces about “wrongly targeted” educators.
Yet, looking further down the road, I foresee this leading to substantial changes.
Critical theorists would need to find new opportunities, and we all know that their influence usually leads to poor outcomes. Their sanctuary would likely be in blue states that wish to maintain their costly ideologies.
On the flip side, as education systems in red states improve, they will become increasingly appealing. Genuine scholars and serious students will prefer to seek education in those environments.
Over the years, and yes, even decades, what is now a widespread issue in education will appear rather fragmented. Some states will offer classical education, while others will become merely credential factories that lack credibility.
How soon before these institutions collapse? It’s hard to say, but I believe that they eventually will.
I’m interested in your thoughts on this.
Catch you all on Monday.
MORE LINKS
Democrats Go For Kamala Coup Part Two In Maine
At the eleventh hour.
New Footage Allegedly Shows Senator Mitch McConnell Loaded Into Ambulance
SMH
Court Holds Federal Law Bars States From Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition
Cleaning house
