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What does that really mean? This post was inspired by:
"Stupid" isn't "very few and far between". It's rampant. ============================================== To answer the OP question, first we have to define "stupid". IMO it's not as easy as you might think. I don't mean to overwhelm. I just think this has depth. And also, it's defined in ways you might not have previously thought of. https://youtu.be/LqelpONZvpw?si=fTn-LOKvCp8g_Pme The Stupidity Epidemic: Why Critical Thinking is Dying Here's an analysis of the thoughts of one philosopher she mentions: https://youtu.be/QYl9PKHx1RA?si=i4x4hHFu3QInQreZ The Theory of STUPIDITY | Dietrich Bonhoeffer Then: The initial thought about "stupid" could be expanded to include questions like abiding rules or breaking them, thinking outside the "box" or closed loop cognitive bias. The "box" has to be identified first. What is the root of radicalization, belief in fiction, worldview and ideology? How is "stupid" as defined above appropriated and manipulated? https://youtu.be/i5HN5pEk_aI?si=erVKwwJFqmduwrG_ Inside Elon Musk’s Mind: A Psychiatrist’s Analysis Of His Genius & Dark Side And Elon Musk wants to teach children to think like him: https://www.the-independent.co...spacex-b2679669.html Elon Musk foundation funds new school near Space X headquarters. Here’s what life is like inside Musk said recently that education should be ‘as close to playing a video game as possible’ Katie Hawkinson in Washington D.C. Tuesday 14 January 2025 19:29 EST Also: https://www.google.com/search?...B9Ad&sclient=gws-wiz ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | ||
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Right now there is no more stupid people than Trump worshippers! And they call themselves CONSERVATIVES??? ![]() | |||
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Here's another post that inspired me to delve into "stupid". (A twofer)
And here he admitted that he violated the law, his constitutional oath, in his official capacity:
In the context of the videos defining "stupid" above, where does that fit in, if it does? The way I figure it, all those who participated in the Capitol invasion on 1/6/21 are stupid, especially those convicted. And Trump's pardon - - well "stupid" is not sufficient to describe that. But it is a directly related consequence of stupid on a mass scale. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...sidential%20election. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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I will not demean others just “ because “ I don’t agree with them Say what you will, it don’t make me no never mind no how Never been lost, just confused here and there for month or two | |||
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Demeaning is not my intent. You asked two questions, and expressed bewilderment. I answered them. And, I didn't call you stupid. I gave you information that you may judge for yourself. Just because you don't agree with me, or I don't agree with you isn't the point. It's not personal that way. The point is to look deeper as to why the nation is polarized. Do you agree that there has to be a reason? "Alternative facts" are not the reason. That's superficial. Why are there alternative facts? https://youtu.be/VSrEEDQgFc8?si=acwsXmCDJvttnT6l Kellyanne Conway: Press Secretary Sean Spicer Gave 'Alternative Facts' | Meet The Press | NBC News When was the last time we or you saw that facts mattered in changing someone's opinion herein? When facts don't matter, that's the stupid I'm talking about. And, here's more on Elon Musk's worldview: https://youtu.be/1vSdYjKaPes?si=m_3SCH8wusAuDMnF ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/heal...1f647a53f8beff&ei=69 Parents of unvaccinated 6-year-old killed by measles in Texas speak out. They still are anti-vax Story by Gustaf Kilander • 4h • 3 min read ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Ok I’ll answer one question…when was there ever nation, tribe, family that ever has not been polarized If you just look through our nation history, polarization has always been there and always will be Polarization disappears the moment government bans all parties and all dissent with draconian measures as history shows us Never been lost, just confused here and there for month or two | |||
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That's what some of us are concerned about. First, Trump stirs it and Fox News makes a lot of money off it. They do it not for care of the country, but for other reasons. Polarization is a fascist tool, and authoritarian and demagogue tool, then unity is achieved through force and coercion. That's what history shows, and it's happening again now. It's a result caused by mass stupidity. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Polarization is not a “fascist” tool. It’s something that politics causes. The left has been pushing polarization for quite some time. As has the right. You are one of the polarized as you blame the other side for all that is wrong. | |||
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I have been saying similar for some time. | |||
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Are you then a fascist, as your post was meant to polarize for your POV? Some children believe only the other side is dirty... opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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Well, phucking excuse me for thinking it was utterly obvious that Trump uses and stirs polarization. And also pardon me for being naive as to how far spin could go. And please pardon me for being so naive thinking most fellow Americans had the capacity to recognize reality. My bad. I have to admit that Trumpism IS reality simply because it exists. But I won't admit that the reason it exists is reality. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Well, if the Right results in Trumpism, how's that figure in the right and wrong assessment in the context of the founding principles? Some have the notion that Trumpism is a reaction to ---- whatever. What if Trumpism were to own, unilaterally, their BS? IMO, it seems to me that one distinguishing factor between left and right is that the left does unilaterally own their stuff. The right blames the left and reacts. The Right can't formulate a governance that isn't about destroying progressivism. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...b4bdf0ee63c1d1&ei=49 "I don't regret the vote": Why most Trump voters stand by him, even as he ruins their lives Opinion by Amanda Marcotte • 16h • 7 min read ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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I think this is very interesting: https://www.msnbc.com/morning-...-return-234931269591 'One of the greatest political athletes': 'Revenge' tells the story of Trump's return ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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This might well be an example. List the whatever's ME. | |||
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WOKE, the radical left, American Carnage, two-tier justice, BLM, Establishment, Deep State, replacement theory, critical thinking (indoctrination) taught in colleges, the phase of the moon, etc. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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