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Sun Jul-27-08 12:01 PM
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| 55. I don't agree. There's been a concerted anti-intellecutalism effort afoot for many years now. |
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Bush and his cronies are just profiting from that. So, in a way they really are smart because they've convinced people to dumb themselves down enough for them to run off with the whole gravy train.
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| -Why must smart = elitist? |
Paula Sims |
Jul-26-08 02:44 PM |
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I don't think it is 'smart' I think they are referring to education |
The Straight Story |
Jul-26-08 02:45 PM |
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I think you are correct. |
LWolf |
Jul-26-08 10:57 PM |
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I don't agree. There's been a concerted anti-intellecutalism effort afoot for many years now. |
Iris |
Jul-27-08 12:01 PM |
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Reminds me a lot of the tyranny of the jocks in HS |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-27-08 12:18 PM |
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Yes. I was thinking the exact same thing when I read the OP. It's really sickening when you think |
Iris |
Jul-27-08 12:25 PM |
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Obama is the athlete-scholar. If he had played for the NBA, even the knuckledraggers would vote for |
yurbud |
Jul-27-08 02:01 PM |
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Oh yes |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 02:18 PM |
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It does help to find your niche, doesn't it? |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-27-08 02:37 PM |
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i dont think you are elitist for having small feet... |
jakem |
Jul-26-08 02:47 PM |
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Fear requires the absence of thought and understanding. |
loveable liberal |
Jul-26-08 02:50 PM |
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They arent afraid of smart people |
DJ13 |
Jul-26-08 02:54 PM |
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They represent people who are willfully and proudly ignorant. |
RGBolen |
Jul-26-08 02:55 PM |
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Anyone who thinks for him or herself |
bluethruandthru |
Jul-26-08 02:56 PM |
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'Cuz bein' one of the common folks is considered to be "populist". |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Jul-26-08 02:58 PM |
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Another choice Agnewism: "Naterring Nabobs." |
Beregond2 |
Jul-26-08 03:14 PM |
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...of Negativity." |
notmyprez |
Jul-26-08 10:07 PM |
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It's also another way to dismiss facts. |
ColbertWatcher |
Jul-26-08 11:13 PM |
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Bush and his cronies can't really compete intellectually, and they know it. |
atommom |
Jul-26-08 03:00 PM |
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It is not |
treestar |
Jul-26-08 03:07 PM |
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I blame the political media |
Mabus |
Jul-26-08 03:08 PM |
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Because smart = critical thinking and critical thinking is a no no |
Uncle Joe |
Jul-26-08 03:09 PM |
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Stupid people are threatened by smart people, |
Beregond2 |
Jul-26-08 03:15 PM |
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As someone who is slightly below average on book smarts |
SmileyRose |
Jul-26-08 09:27 PM |
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Damn that was a great post... |
MicaelS |
Jul-26-08 10:44 PM |
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Blush |
SmileyRose |
Jul-26-08 10:50 PM |
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exactly, thank you n/t |
Scout |
Jul-27-08 08:12 PM |
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You can reserve the right to blush more as that is the best post I've read all morning, and |
lonestarnot |
Jul-27-08 12:24 PM |
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The people in charge don't honestly think that. |
LostInAnomie |
Jul-26-08 03:16 PM |
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Well said |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-26-08 05:50 PM |
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Many of these people are |
femrap |
Jul-26-08 06:14 PM |
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Also, why is the smart son always the gay son? n/m |
IntravenousDemilo |
Jul-26-08 03:21 PM |
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It doesn't because the lame brains have no idea what either of those |
Cleita |
Jul-26-08 03:32 PM |
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Lots of reasons, here's a few... |
MicaelS |
Jul-26-08 04:05 PM |
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"Either people are equal, or they aren't" |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-26-08 05:50 PM |
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Enjoyed the rant. Thx. nt |
femrap |
Jul-26-08 06:21 PM |
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I know that education and intelligence aren't linked: I used to teach on the college level |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Jul-26-08 06:31 PM |
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I must disagree with you somewhat. |
Odin2005 |
Jul-26-08 06:49 PM |
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I Don't Understand What You Said |
Care |
Jul-27-08 02:04 AM |
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All excellent points |
MicaelS |
Jul-27-08 08:08 AM |
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I have a theory on that one |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 02:03 PM |
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That sounds like me, LOL! |
Odin2005 |
Jul-27-08 03:53 PM |
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About "disliking something the common herd likes" |
sleebarker |
Jul-27-08 10:16 AM |
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OK, point taken on that one |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 02:00 PM |
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I think that explains some of the progressive primary opposition to Obama. |
Radical Activist |
Jul-27-08 03:08 PM |
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Define "Middle America" first. There is a red herring along the lines of |
Malikshah |
Jul-26-08 06:25 PM |
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Not at all |
MicaelS |
Jul-28-08 07:21 AM |
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A little too stereotypical. That definition just doesn't work; it does underscore my |
Malikshah |
Jul-28-08 03:22 PM |
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Good points. |
Radical Activist |
Jul-27-08 03:03 PM |
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Inherited wealth used to used to be the criteria for "elitism", |
DailyGrind51 |
Jul-26-08 06:02 PM |
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I grew up with the word |
femrap |
Jul-26-08 06:27 PM |
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The surprising thing about Bush is that he comes off more like |
DailyGrind51 |
Jul-27-08 10:04 AM |
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Why does "elitist" = "bad" |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-26-08 06:03 PM |
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I partially agree with you, |
Uncle Joe |
Jul-26-08 06:21 PM |
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You have a good point here |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 02:35 PM |
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Agree with 21. |
RNdaSilva |
Jul-26-08 09:20 PM |
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What is moral superiority? |
DailyGrind51 |
Jul-27-08 01:30 PM |
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Of course |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 02:15 PM |
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True! Christian Fundamentalists follow a skewed interpretation of Calvinism |
DailyGrind51 |
Jul-27-08 04:17 PM |
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And It's reflective |
MicaelS |
Jul-28-08 07:24 AM |
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Hopefully some of the |
femrap |
Jul-26-08 06:07 PM |
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Bush made stupid people feel secure in their stupidity |
bluestateguy |
Jul-26-08 06:09 PM |
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It's because people percieve that they are looked down upon by those smarter then them. |
Odin2005 |
Jul-26-08 06:19 PM |
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Is that perception correct, though? |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Jul-26-08 06:33 PM |
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Fear dulls the mind, and many who are fearful resent those who refuse to have their minds |
Malikshah |
Jul-26-08 06:24 PM |
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Good one. nt |
femrap |
Jul-26-08 06:31 PM |
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Because republicans aren't smart. |
anonymous171 |
Jul-26-08 06:36 PM |
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Not just the right wing, look this thread over. |
greyhound1966 |
Jul-26-08 06:48 PM |
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wow -- thanks for that link. |
nashville_brook |
Jul-26-08 09:12 PM |
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It would be so cool that I might develop a sense of hope regarding this nation's future. |
greyhound1966 |
Jul-27-08 11:59 AM |
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smart has a liberal bias |
unblock |
Jul-26-08 07:34 PM |
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"Reality has a liberal bias" |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-26-08 09:15 PM |
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greed, fear, and hatred have a republican bias |
unblock |
Jul-27-08 07:40 AM |
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it's the difference between being "smart" and "thinking you are the smartest person in the room"... |
CasualWatcher9 |
Jul-26-08 09:41 PM |
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With some very, very few exceptions |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-27-08 12:19 PM |
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Them real smart folks is aways treat'n me elitist, I'll tell ya good. Um.. Whadda elitist mean? |
Kablooie |
Jul-27-08 01:48 AM |
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No idea. I'm with you. If anything, I want leaders who I think |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-27-08 12:17 PM |
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Paula Sims, eh? |
gulliver |
Jul-27-08 12:42 PM |
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Why must smart = elitist? |
MattSh |
Jul-27-08 12:43 PM |
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Because it makes dumbshits feel better. And they're the vast majority.... |
BlooInBloo |
Jul-27-08 12:43 PM |
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Because REPUBLICONS ARE ELITE AND DUMB. |
Overseas |
Jul-27-08 12:46 PM |
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Why do people only have a problem with intelligence? |
sleebarker |
Jul-27-08 01:29 PM |
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... |
KingFish019 |
Jul-27-08 03:38 PM |
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We have this false idea in this country that everybody is equal to everyone else. |
alarimer |
Jul-27-08 01:54 PM |
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Have you watched The Incredibles? |
sleebarker |
Jul-27-08 01:57 PM |
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Isn't that one of the traits of fascism? |
Sparkly |
Jul-27-08 03:16 PM |
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Depends which version of fascism |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-27-08 05:02 PM |
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My wife is a mensa member |
michreject |
Jul-27-08 03:33 PM |
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"Progressives" aren't any more supportive of intellect - it's an *American* thing. |
BlooInBloo |
Jul-27-08 03:56 PM |
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Anybody have similar memories to this? |
treestar |
Jul-27-08 04:24 PM |
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Smart is as smart does? |
SimpleTrend |
Jul-27-08 04:37 PM |
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some "smart" people ARE elitists |
Scout |
Jul-27-08 08:10 PM |
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Because republican = Dumb |
The Gunslinger |
Jul-27-08 08:36 PM |
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I think this thread is stumbling over the issue of CLASS... |
Romulox |
Jul-27-08 08:43 PM |
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Damn, never thought of that |
MicaelS |
Jul-28-08 07:26 AM |
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LOL. Now mentioning class is "right", huh? |
Romulox |
Jul-28-08 07:35 AM |
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No, no, no, |
MicaelS |
Jul-28-08 08:42 AM |
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Sorry for jumping the gun. The "I've got mine; screw you" brigade is in full force on DU today |
Romulox |
Jul-28-08 09:40 AM |
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No problem |
MicaelS |
Jul-28-08 09:57 AM |
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Because stupid people do not understand the big words we use. |
bamacrat |
Jul-28-08 10:00 AM |
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