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Anti-intellectualism Is Killing America

Started by Locutus, June 20, 2015, 06:58:02 PM

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Henry Hawk

#15
June 23, 2015, 09:02:57 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on June 23, 2015, 08:56:22 AM
So now people are snobs because they're smarter and/or better educated than you are?  What's next...people who aren't bald are snobs, too?

Where did I indicate that I thought snobs were smarter that I was? Just the people who THINK they are smarter than I am are SNOBS.  Now go away....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#16
June 23, 2015, 09:37:11 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 23, 2015, 09:02:57 AM
Now go away....

Since this topic addresses your kind, perhaps it is you who should go away?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#17
June 23, 2015, 09:51:05 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on June 23, 2015, 09:37:11 AM
Since this topic addresses your kind, perhaps it is you who should go away?

Nope, you are wrong.  Like normal.  :yes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#18
June 23, 2015, 10:00:32 AM
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#19
June 23, 2015, 10:22:34 AM
You REALLY need to get some new material... :yes:

"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Henry Hawk

#20
June 23, 2015, 10:28:22 AM
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Anne

#21
June 23, 2015, 10:46:27 AM
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on June 22, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
Start with back to the basics and quit this common core crap. Schools are too worried about keeping up with the Asians, Europeans or whoever. How about we just try to educate our own kids in subjects in schools and that they understand what it is they are being taught instead of passing them on to the next level!

I agree, but I think first you have to get the parents to at least teach their children respect for other people. You can't teach kids who have no respect for you or your position.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Palehorse

#22
June 23, 2015, 05:32:29 PM
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Palehorse

#23
June 23, 2015, 05:37:41 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 23, 2015, 09:02:57 AM
Where did I indicate that I thought snobs were smarter that I was? Just the people who THINK they are smarter than I am are SNOBS.  Now go away....

R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Purplelady1040

#24
June 23, 2015, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: Anne on June 23, 2015, 10:46:27 AM
I agree, but I think first you have to get the parents to at least teach their children respect for other people. You can't teach kids who have no respect for you or your position.
True but too many kids have babies when they are babies themselves!

libby

#25
June 24, 2015, 12:23:15 AM
Quote from: Anne on June 23, 2015, 10:46:27 AM
I agree, but I think first you have to get the parents to at least teach their children respect for other people. You can't teach kids who have no respect for you or your position.
Yes, but, I also think that, ideally, It Takes a Village: and Other Lessons Children Teach Us (Hillary Clinton), and that includes school and church. Those early years do matter.

I, the oldest of 5, was given freedom to roam in the tiny coal camp where we lived until I was in the 5th grade. I loved school and church -- my first exposure to religion was during that time. You could see the Methodist Church from our front porch. I walked to school and church, and was a happy little girl.
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Anne

#26
June 25, 2015, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on June 23, 2015, 06:04:12 PM
True but too many kids have babies when they are babies themselves!

I agree with that, but it is more than just that. Even children of older (read 30's) parents seem to be 'running the show'. I don't know if they aren't taught manners and respect or their parents don't know how to parent. Teachers can't discipline students, at least in Indiana, and if you try to correct a child that isn't yours you can be in a world of hurt depending on the parent. I think there are a lot of things wrong with the ways children are being raised today and I know this isn't the 50's or 70's but kids still need the same things now. Security, direction, encouragement, attention (not tv or video games , adult attention), unconditional love (which doesn't mean they or their parents should think anything they do is acceptable), discipline, structure, all these thing in addition to the physical things of food, shelter, exercise and health care. I know it seems these things should be obvious to everyone, but evidently they aren't to some people. OK, I know I'm preachin' to the choir, so end of rant.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Y

#27
June 30, 2015, 09:04:47 PM
Or stop considering them to be 'children' until they're 18 or 21 years old.

Nature considers them to be 'adults' once they hit puberty.

This is just another one of those "you can't fool Mother Nature" issues.
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In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

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Anne

#28
July 02, 2015, 10:53:04 AM
You really think a 10 or 12 year old should be considered an adult for any reason?
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

The Troll

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July 02, 2015, 11:37:17 AM


                   
  Anti-intellectualism is killing America.  Yep!  What does the Republican Party do when they get control of a state.  Control of the Governorship and control of the state house.   Why the cut funds to the schools and the state colleges.   :rant:  Just like religion you got to keep the people under you STUPID! :trustme: :yes:
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