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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:33 PM
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Poll question: What's it like to be Stupid in America?
Just thought I'd ask.
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slinkerwink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:34 PM
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1. uh....you're asking DUers who happen to represent the intelligent part
of the population this question?
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:36 PM
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3. Hey. I'm sure that we can imagine.
We're so intelligent that it ought to be a breeze:-)
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:34 PM
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2. It's worked for W
W is the result of the movement to dumb down America. We've accepted it's ok to be a stupid and arrogant, so long as you have money.
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:37 PM
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7. Bingo. You've tapped into the heart of my silly poll.
Or is it so silly?
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:53 PM
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12. It's not silly, it's scary
We will have more lil' George W Bushes running around unless we FIGHT to take back our government.
Jesus, the thought of more Bushes in office...x(
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glarius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:36 PM
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4. I only know how to be stupid in Canada....hahahaha
:D
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:37 PM
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5. Dunno, ask *
Or, if I were a vicious bastard, which as everyone here knows, I am not... I am a veratable prince of peace, kind as a kid, sweet as apple pie... whatever...

with a straight line like that one....


OPhhhhhhhh..... this hurts..... mu ....st ....figh t ....t...he urge.......AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH


oh, hell...here goes anyway...

I don't know JanMichael, why don't you tell us.


That should lower my karma down a few levels, huh?
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:39 PM
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9. I would but I can't articulate it well enough.
Sorry;-)
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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:37 PM
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6. GO ask the King.
He'll tell you.
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:38 PM
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8. Rush is back! Rush is back!
What more need be said about stupidity in America?
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JailBush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:42 PM
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10. In general, I suspect most stupid people (i.e. most Americans) are
happier than more intelligent people; you know the saying - ignorance is bliss.

However, when reality manages to penetrate their cocoon of stupidity, their feeble minds can instantly unravel. I've seen it happen many times in public education. I'll bring up an unpleasant topic regarding corrupt school officials or treasonous teachers unions, and a teacher will suddenly freeze, as if stunned. Eventually, the blank look on her face will gave way to an expression of fear and anger, and she'll start ranting...

Penetrate your neighbor's stupidity at your own risk.
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:48 PM
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11. Hmm. You've brought up an interesting point.
The Naturally Obtuse, as well as the Intentionally Obtuse, can easily switch to "Kill the Messenger" once unravelled.
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dwckabal Donating Member (854 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 09:57 AM
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24. If ignorance is bliss...
then knock the smile off my face!

--Rage Against The Machine
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:55 PM
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13. wish i knew
coz there are days i wish i didn't know what i know. :(
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 07:42 AM
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18. Don't be sad.
cuz I'll cry. :cry: :(
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 08:00 AM
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20. you make me un-sad, Kitten
:) :) :) :)
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onebigbadwulf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:56 PM
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14. Being stupid
is less frustrating than being intelligent.

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HEyHEY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-16-03 11:59 PM
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15. hmmmm check out this site
www.freerepublic.com

That should answer your questions
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BlueJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 12:10 AM
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16. Shit- Fire, Jim Bob....I likes being stupid
I'dd like too talks more about it but I hears walmart has a huge sale on chewy-bacca. I's might even try too git me one of them jobs. I could do real good at be one of them intoducers at the door.

"Well Hi, little Lady, youse got some mighty fine tits....Welcome to Wals-mart".
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 07:41 AM
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17. Duh....Wait a minute...
like, is this, you know, a serious question and all? ;) :freak: :nuke:

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BelleCarolinaPeridot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 07:44 AM
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19. Take a minute and look at
Edited on Mon Nov-17-03 07:44 AM by CarolinaPeridot
Britney Spears , Jessica Simpson , Anna Nicole Smith , David Blaine , and everyone on MTV . Need I say more ?
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BlueCollar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 08:06 AM
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21. I don't know...
I live in Texas...

who knew Jeb was the smart one...:shrug:
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buddhamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 08:10 AM
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22. stupid How?
there are different ways in which one can be stupid,
i'm positive i'd qualify for some.

my cynical but always hopeful nature would get me labeled at the very least naive, but some would so far as to me stupid.

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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-17-03 08:49 AM
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23. doubleplusgood!
:dunce:
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