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hlthe2b

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2. RW strategy for decades has been to "keep 'em ignorant," with attacks on primary & higher education,

Reply to Whiskeytide (Original post)

Wed Aug 4, 2021, 08:13 AM

Aug 2021

the demonization of intellect, qualifications, credentials, and expertise.

They created this nightmare but are rapidly realizing they can't control this Frankenstein's monster.

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These people in Ark on MSNBC are too stupid ... [View all] Whiskeytide Aug 2021 OP

I knew you can't fix stupid. Can't even stop the brain from deteriorating,I guess Walleye Aug 2021 #1

RW strategy for decades has been to "keep 'em ignorant," with attacks on primary & higher education, hlthe2b Aug 2021 #2

Yep Champp Aug 2021 #4

This bamagal62 Aug 2021 #5

Well said. I've been telling people ... Whiskeytide Aug 2021 #10

They just deny what's going on right under their nose. Jim__ Aug 2021 #3

Those people are not unique to Arkansas. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2021 #6

Alabama here. I feel your pain. n/t Whiskeytide Aug 2021 #9

"Uneasy Rider" by Charlie Daniels Buns_of_Fire Aug 2021 #7

I was wondering who might get it. Well done. n/t Whiskeytide Aug 2021 #8

Thank you. It's amazing what the brain chooses to squirrel away. nt Buns_of_Fire Aug 2021 #12

🦠🦠🦠🦠 roamer65 Aug 2021 #11

Wingnut syndrome UTUSN Aug 2021 #13

He needs to issue an EO (if Ark allows them) ... Whiskeytide Aug 2021 #14

Excellent idea. But that gives him credit in the category of doing the right thing. Not known for it UTUSN Aug 2021 #15