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elleng

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14. Because 'stupidity' =lacking intelligence or common sense.

Reply to dlwickham (Original post)

Sat Aug 13, 2016, 08:59 PM

Aug 2016

Willful ignorance, however, is another thing.
The practice or act of intentional and blatant avoidance, disregard or disagreement with facts, empirical evidence

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I already know the answer to this but [View all] dlwickham Aug 2016 OP

Ignoring them is the best response PJMcK Aug 2016 #1

So wishing terminal diseases is out? dlwickham Aug 2016 #3

It's always an option PJMcK Aug 2016 #8

Crabs and some STDs dlwickham Aug 2016 #10

I was thinking boils and hemorrhoids (n/t) PJMcK Aug 2016 #12

If we're going non lethal dlwickham Aug 2016 #15

Perhaps we should stop now PJMcK Aug 2016 #18

Give an example of what you are talking about , so we can all respond better. patricia92243 Aug 2016 #2

NPR has an article on Facebook about Vitamin K shots dlwickham Aug 2016 #5

As we say down South "Bless your little heart" in the most condescending tone you can muster NightWatcher Aug 2016 #4

I do that with my 79 year old mother who's voting for Trump dlwickham Aug 2016 #7

Hunh? You want people to get cancer and die a horrible death? demmiblue Aug 2016 #6

Almost dlwickham Aug 2016 #9

That's fucked up. n/t demmiblue Aug 2016 #11

Pat Buchanan supporters fall into that category too dlwickham Aug 2016 #13

Still fucked up. n/t demmiblue Aug 2016 #17

Because 'stupidity' =lacking intelligence or common sense. elleng Aug 2016 #14

I just laugh at them. To their face. And point at them while I'm laughing Siwsan Aug 2016 #16

Sorry, I'm not into cruelty and sadism pinboy3niner Aug 2016 #19

Pick your battles according to your abilities. Festivito Aug 2016 #20