Doug/Orlando: Your response suggests that ignorance/stupid people are
at the heart of the problem.
But that does not really explain why they are so easily lead! For
example, why can't the Democrats have a Dept of Stupidity that figures
out how to inspire to them? Don't forget, they were at one time "The
Party Of The People". Can't they regain that?
The "Founding Fathers" weren't dummies but they lead the nation. Did
they simply figure out how to appeal to The Ignorant?
I realize elitism is likely an issue, but certainly we should be able
to speak to all?
-- Owen
On Oct 31, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Douglas Roberts wrote:
Owen,
Why in the world does this surprise you? I would like to suggest
that the
more intelligent of you on this list (we all know who we think we are)
consider the concept of "average intelligence". Cogitate on the
following:
1. The average IQ in the US is around 90.
2. The distribution has medium fat tails.
3. Bush was elected into office twice.
--Doug
On Oct 31, 2008, at 11:39 AM, Douglas Roberts wrote:
<snip>
But I digress: what you were referring to below, indirectly, was
educational level. I was talking about intelligence, or rather the
abundant
lack of it in our population. A small, but significant distinction.
--Doug
On Oct 31, 2008, at 11:48 AM, Orlando Leibovitz wrote:
Owen,
In my opinion, ignorance, fear and racism are major factors. A
recent poll indicates that over twenty percent of respondents in
Texas believe Obama is a Muslim. What do you think the political
race would look like if Obama were white? Also, many of the issues
are complicated so people give up and
vote their reptilian emotions. There are still people that believe
there are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and that Saddam was
involved in 9/11. For these folks Obama's middle name is not a plus.
O
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