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BrotherIvan

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47. That is just what I needed to read

Tue Sep 9, 2014, 09:51 PM

Sep 2014

Sometimes it seems like the world is going to hell, but it's not because there is always hope. Reading about your family made the world seem a little better. And I agree, the travel and experiences and worthy things I have done in my life mean more to me than anything. I wish our society told everyone that truth.

You might think about encouraging your son to share his experiences in a blog or even here on DU. I would love to read about them.

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Excellent! Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #1

quintessential endstage capitalism Adam051188 Sep 2014 #2

Bread and circuses... YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #3

property shouldn't think. Adam051188 Sep 2014 #4

Maybe crumbs Depaysement Sep 2014 #49

I think it's entirely accurate Prophet 451 Sep 2014 #5

If not for the contemporary references, it could've come from Carl Sagan n/t arcane1 Sep 2014 #6

We're too busy with our War Fever. nt valerief Sep 2014 #7

People voted for Shrub because he was the person they most wanted kairos12 Sep 2014 #8

Those who seek knowledge are also shouldered with great debt. nt logosoco Sep 2014 #9

I believe that there must be some way out of the college/debt system BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #39

It is sad that it is like this and we do need to do something about it. logosoco Sep 2014 #40

I wish your son the best of luck BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #42

Thank you! His experience is teaching the whole family many things! logosoco Sep 2014 #45

That is just what I needed to read BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #47

Knowledge is free... freebrew Sep 2014 #55

"The tyranny of the ignoramuses... alterfurz Sep 2014 #10

I've never heard either of these wonderful quotes before. Demoiselle Sep 2014 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Demoiselle Sep 2014 #14

One of my all-time favorite Zappa lyrics ymetca Sep 2014 #17

con't... alterfurz Sep 2014 #30

Thanks, MSM! And alternative media demonizes science and civil society. Utterly despicable. freshwest Sep 2014 #11

Exactly, there was a time I couldn't wait to watch TV... Historic NY Sep 2014 #12

And then there's the "History Channel". trof Sep 2014 #21

Vikings! KittyWampus Sep 2014 #22

Used to call it the Hitler Channel The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2014 #27

Also gone through the "Bible" phase and "Aliens" phase. KittyWampus Sep 2014 #32

The Learning Channel, now TLC. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #33

As a researcher, I can't disagree and I'm saddened by the anti-intellectualism of Western culture. Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2014 #15

K&R ReRe Sep 2014 #16

It's very accurate except for one thing: I think it's been the last 30 years. mountain grammy Sep 2014 #18

It goes back a lot further than that. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2014 #31

Yep - Eisenhower himself NewJeffCT Sep 2014 #35

you are right! I was also a college freshman in 65-66 mountain grammy Sep 2014 #41

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #19

We have banks putting massive burdens of interest on aspiring students. JEB Sep 2014 #20

Long before Larry the Cable Guy there were The Beverly Hillbillies Divernan Sep 2014 #23

the talent was just as high in the 60's and 70's but women weren't doing the housework in heels KittyWampus Sep 2014 #25

Talent, yes, but your examples are limited to comedic programs Divernan Sep 2014 #36

then anything with a tree in it got crushed MisterP Sep 2014 #26

Fascinating article - thanks for that link. Divernan Sep 2014 #29

Good ol' H. L. Mencken: trof Sep 2014 #24

I do think there are groups in our society which respect knowledge and learning KittyWampus Sep 2014 #28

Thank You! that's a keeper n/t tech3149 Sep 2014 #34

I miss SwampRat. Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #37

My thoughts ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #38

sounds like Tyson or Nye Skittles Sep 2014 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 2014 #43

kids graduating college with good grades, stocking shelves, while millions of jobs go to China/India whereisjustice Sep 2014 #46

The rural redneck culture celebrates ignorance. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #48

To be fair, I don't think it's just "the last twenty years." The_Commonist Sep 2014 #50

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Money rules tooeyeten Sep 2014 #52

Sorry, but "cancer" is not a single disease. Moostache Sep 2014 #56

You're not alone tooeyeten Sep 2014 #57

Anti-intellectualism runs deep in America deutsey Sep 2014 #53

I agree, but believe it really started earlier, like 1980. sinkingfeeling Sep 2014 #54

Back to at least the robber barons tooeyeten Sep 2014 #58

I disagree. Grins Sep 2014 #59

Truth lark Sep 2014 #60

Cult-like mega religions, Bill Bennett, Reagan/Bush, Multi-media monopoly, Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #61

WOW rtracey Sep 2014 #62