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After participating in this forum for some years I have come to the conclusion that a great number of the posters here are incapable of rational and logical thought. They take 2+2 and believe the solution is 7. The question that begs to be answered is how did they get that way? My conclusion is that it is the public school system. The abstract teachings that pass for education, has created a populous that does not understand the basic fundamentals that are the building blocks of true knowledge. They do not understand history, they have no concept of philosophy, they cannot follow a simply line of reasoning, Most struggle with simple math, or constructing a sentence. They are unable to understand the basics of economics, and why we are in the trouble that we are. They believe the same government that has caused our problems is somehow the solution
I have experienced this very same frustration but I believe it is actually the lack of real education, whether public or otherwise. On this forum, I have not found many who have actually graduated from an accredited university. I believe many posters on this forum were very average high school students and were born into the United States at a time when going to college wasn't altogether necessary. I believe many posters were eager to have a life of their own, have children, and neglected furthering education, because at the time they came of age it simply wasn't as necessary. There are also an undeniable many which cling to religion and the politics of their current religion. I would argue this doesn't go a long way in improving one's thoughts and outlook on the world around them.
*Note: It isn't my intention to offend anyone who is spiritual in any manner.
True, but think how much more difficult life would be if everyone was smart.
Simpler, because it wouldn't be a rat race and we'd move to more sustainable lifestyles.
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