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In reply to the discussion: A quote shared by a friend of mine on Facebook... [View all]lark
(23,138 posts)60. Truth
The PTB, aka the 1%, want Americans to be stupid and uneducated so have created the "elitists" meme to downgrade anyone who seeks knowledge. The more stupid the American people are, the less money they will require to be paid and the 1% can get even richer.
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Thanks, MSM! And alternative media demonizes science and civil society. Utterly despicable.
freshwest
Sep 2014
#11
As a researcher, I can't disagree and I'm saddened by the anti-intellectualism of Western culture.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2014
#15
It's very accurate except for one thing: I think it's been the last 30 years.
mountain grammy
Sep 2014
#18
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
I do think there are groups in our society which respect knowledge and learning
KittyWampus
Sep 2014
#28
kids graduating college with good grades, stocking shelves, while millions of jobs go to China/India
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#46
Cult-like mega religions, Bill Bennett, Reagan/Bush, Multi-media monopoly,
Dont call me Shirley
Sep 2014
#61