Newsweek: Why We Believe Lies, Even When We Learn the Truth.

[JaxNative68]

I don't really think we have time for a handj*b, Deuce.

[JaxNative68]

"As the 21st century began, human evolution was at a turning point. Natural selection, the process by which the strongest, the smartest, the fastest produced in greater numbers than the rest. A process which had once favored the noblest traits of man, now began to favor different traits. Most science fiction of the day predicted a future that was more civilized and more intelligent. But as time went on, things seemed to be heading in the opposite direction. A dumbing down. How did this happen? Evolution does not necessarily reward intelligence. With no natural predators to thin the herd it began to reward those who reproduced the most and left the intelligent to become an endangered species."

The years passed, mankind became stupider at a frightening rate. Some had high hopes the genetic engineering would correct this trend in evolution, but sadly the greatest minds and resources where focused on conquering hair loss and prolonging erections.

Is it art imitating life or life imitating art?

[Deuce]

When I saw the opening of film I laughed so hard (but partly out of fear), at the couple who are smart but don't have kids. I am them, I have delayed marriage and kids because to me it's wise to get established before you start a family. In today's society that can take into your 30's before you are stabilized (emotionally and financially). Consequently I am 38 and am neither married nor do I have kids, but I'm working on the marriage part!

Meanwhile uneducated hicks with barely blue collar jobs are having 3 or 4 kids! But hey there's hope, if they have enough, they can get a lucrative TV show!

[JaxNative68]

the educated seam to be on a 2:1 ratio, whereas the "others" seam to be on a 2:6 ratio.  do the math, the outlook on society isn't good.

[buckethead]

I simply don't share the general disdain for "commoners" that I see around here. Being of questionable intellect and judgement myself, as well as having the deisire to continue living, one should be careful when throwing rocks.

I can't imagine that the concern and compassion for the less fortunate, so often displayed here is more make up than beauty.

It is always more comforting to be self assured than to have your thoughts and beliefs provoked. We are all subject to this. The enlightened as well as the unwashed masses.

[copperfiend]

this is one more reason to add to the why I believe the majority of americans are stupid, not ignorant, but stupid.  unfortunately the majority of the stupid know they are stupid and choose not to admit it and refuse to educate themselves, but would rather argue their untruths and unfact found ideals because it is easier than self education, and they think it makes them appear smarter than they are, which is completely the opposite of reality.  in general people hear and believe in what they want, no matter how wrong they know it or believe it to be, in order to make them feel better about their own stupidity and self-serving ideals.

unfortunately the movie "Idiocracy" is coming true!
now go away! beatin'!

Fool me once, shame on, shame on me.

Fool me..twice....can't get fooled again.

[JaxNative68]

It's not a disdain for commoners as you so eloquently simplified it, it is a disdain for intentionally playing ignorant for ones own self worth and/or gain, or possibly being so lazy that you don’t look educate yourself, but would rather blame society for the plight you are living.  Besides aren't you the one who welcomed himself to this website?  If that doesn't show self riotousness, and a little arrogance, I don't know what does.  Maybe you should try taking your own rock throwing statement to heart.  Or would that mean questioning your own beliefs, which is truely the deep root of this thread.

Remember the one who kisses everyone’s hand is the one who has the better chance of ending up with diseased lips.

[buckethead]

I'm not sure I follow, and my post was not directed at you. You were posting what you wrote at the same time as me.

As for my post, it speaks for itslef.

Regarding my boistrous, self agrandizing introdution; it was tongue in cheek. I did not see an emoticon for it. Shoulda used the winky. Regardless, I did not view it as elitist, nor as demeaning to others.

I hope you still love me. I want you back.

[JaxNative68]

Go away! batin!

[JaxNative68]

Like anything I have typed on this thread isn't tongue in cheek.  Just stirrin' the pot of ignorance.

[strider]

 I think Joe VS the Volcano has all the answers to what ails man....at least illustrates them very well.

"My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement." Patrica, Joe VS the Volcano.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVbmw2j6WNo

(about 1:40 in)

[NotNow]

WOW! You folks are really, really smart!  I just didn't know until you told me.  Thanks.  And sooo educated too!  I am very impressed.  I am sure that your actions and accomplishments match your words.  I would love to hear your stories of success!  Please share...

[JaxNative68]

NotNow:

Well, don't wanna sound like a dick or nothin', but, uh, it says on your chart that you're f***ed up.

You know, there was a time in this country when smart people were considered cool. Well, maybe not cool, but smart people did things like build ships and pyramids and they even went to the moon.

[NotNow]

Well, maybe I am messed up.  I seem to remember a time in this country when smart people didn't go around telling everyone else how smart they were, their intelligence was shown through their deeds.  I also don't remember smart people confusing political views with intelligence.  As a matter of fact, name calling or demeaning others opinions was considered....well, just ignorant.  But I take no offense, I have been called much worse. 

[JaxNative68]

And there was a time in this country, a long time ago, when reading wasn't just for fags and neither was writing. People wrote books and movies, movies that had stories so you cared whose ass it was and why it was farting. And I believe that time can come again!