Learning a Foreign Language

I am studying Spanish. I have been for over a year now.

I read a recent article in the February issue of Harper's Magazine. www.harpers.org
The article is by Mark Slouka.

One of the points the article makes is that the political situation in the United States is not likely to improve due to the widespread ignorance in the electorate.

The problem is the triumph of anti-intellectualism.

It is necessary for the populace to acquire a love of foreign languages. This would be an example of patriotism of the genuine kind.

There is patriotism of the false kind. It make itself known with false dichotomies.

You are either with us or against us.