The downfall of the Americas due to the illusory concept of a democratic parliamentary system.

Over the last few decades, the American democratic parliamentary system has been plagued of representation by intellectual demi-mondes - some would say dilettante. These elected statesmen show such levity in discussing and deciding on matters that would demand the most painstaking consideration - even from some of the greatest minds in the nation. 

 For example, not more than one-tenth of the parliament have studied the elements of economics. Concluding, that final authority of the most important economic issues effecting the American country is vested in men who are utterly devoid of any preparatory training which might make them competent to decide on the questions at issue. Not only are these elected statesmen delegated authority to speak upon our counties economic issues, but also delegated to decide on aspects such as foreign policy, domestic policy, infrastructure, and bills of law. Our parliamentary system is not adequately composed in order for focus on specific issue, yet to focus on a myriad of unrelated issues that are haphazardly decided upon.

 This democratic parliamentary system forces our politicians -who do not want to appear as fools to their associates to pass judgment on questions for which he is incompetent. In this moral debasing political system based upon image rather than individual genius, never will a politician say: "Gentlemen, I am afraid we know nothing about what we are talking about. I for one have no competency in the matter at all."Those who have a knowledge of human nature know that nobody likes to be considered a fool among his associates; and in certain circles honesty is taken as an index of stupidity. An presidential candidate or that of an aspiring senator would never honestly admit they are in adequately educated on a particular subject, as their name would be tarnished throughout by the media and press - which has proven to be vital in the victory of any election by shaping public opinion. 

 Many will be apprehensive believing that an elected deputy would have the audacity to present his constituents with an uneducated decision. A counter argument may be put forward here. The counter argument is that if the member does not have the knowledge to accurately asess an political question or impending issue, then the advice of his or her political party will be the guiding voice In the spokespersons answer. You can also further the assurance of a proper answer in stating that a certain political party sets up special committees filled with experts to accurately answer difficult political questions and issues.
At first sight, that argument seems sound. But then another question arises - namely, why are five hundred persons elected if only a few have the wisdom which is required to deal with the more important problems?

 It is not the aim of our modern democratic parliamentary system to 
“bring together an assembly of intelligent and well-informed deputies. Not at all. The aim rather is to bring together a group of nonentities who are dependent on others for their views and who can be all the more easily led, the narrower the mental outlook of each individual is. That is the only way in which a party policy can be put into effect. 

My Educational Lament

high·er learn·ing

noun

1. education and learning at the college or university level.

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The coveted University of Florida, the "Harvard of the South," the pinnacle of Florida education, and one of the few institutions to attain the status of "Public Ivy" by Richard Moll in 1975.

A higher learning institution with one of the worlds top research facilities - the university of Florida has made a name for itself amongst the top universities in the country. As a student entering into this renowned university I had expected to not only find an highly intellectual environment dedicated  to the propagation of learning and individualized thinking - but more importantly a dedicated and nourishing teaching staff enthralled with propensating higher learning amongst their students.
Unfortunately, the nourishing and intellectually Inspiring environment I had hoped for - turned out to be it's exact opposite.

My professor wasn't an intriguing and inspiring individual garbed in a tweed jacket  - yet oftentimes a disheveled looking man, lacking a competent command of the English language and grammar. The majority of time  though, was spent with a "Teachers Assistant" not much older than I - paid to handle the professors duty of teaching lessons.

My classes weren't small allowing for intellectual debate and Individualized attention - yet an concrete jungle, necessitating a microphone to enable a professors voice to reach it's inhabitants. If the classes weren't an auditorium filled with two-hundred and fifty students, then it was an online recording of the professor, who was to be communicated by email.


Although disdain is held for the aforementioned reasons, the majority of my discontent stems from the reliance upon third party entities to prepare and teach the University of Florida's students what their professors are not. Services such as Study edge, smokin notes', and tutoring zone are soon to be found necessities - which capitalize off the universities inability to adequately prepare and transcript it's materials into an overwhelming percentage of it's students. Students , and more importantly myself - did not pay $32,000 for an education to then require a separate entity to achieve a passing grade in classes. I am not receiving a degree from study edge, I am not receiving a degree from tutoring zone, or any said third party tutoring service for that matter - but receiving a degree from the University of Florida. And with that degree holding a hefty price tag, comes the responsibility of the University of Florida- and all places of higher learning for that matter - to provide it's students with an nourishing academic environment, and stimulating teachers.

I am unable to comprehend how such an "esteemed" university could lack one of the most integral parts of an education; teaching tailored to a unique individual - and therein lies the problem. The university of Florida is not an environment which prioritizes individualized teaching and higher learning - yet an institution for acquiring an accredited, four-year degree.
This is my lament, and wether or not I had unrealistic expectations of my
freshman learning experience is inconsequential to my opinions. My opinions, of which attending the University of Florida will not prove to be the existential education I had hoped for, but merely a means of education in preparation for the working world.



This was written free of bias, and anger.