Rick,

Who's to blame here?

Content providers merely produce what the public wants to consume.

Also, U.S might have the lowest rating for high school systems across G8 countries. But, they are one of the most innovative countries on earth. They possess an ability to launch economies of scale and an ability to get our of the worst kinds of crisis relatively quickly.

What is Canada doing on the innovation front? Where is all this useful and well backed research headed? Why can't we launch economies of scale? Why can't we also sustain dozens upon dozens of Billion dollar ventures?  How can the Americans harness dissent so effectively and turn that into innovation for the marketplace.

Food for thought.

P.s: Duck dynasty is a pretty awesome show!

Rick,

I concur. And that sounds like a very decent and objective plan.

Re: Reality TV. Actually, I'm with you. Media is doing a pretty remarkable job in dumbing down the population. Reality TV shows are a tiny part of that.

I guess duck dynasty is an exception to the rule. Its funny and its showcasing entrepreneurs. Win/win?