While I will agree with you that our school system has become watered down in some areas, how exactly is it that we are continually making medical and technological advancements?  Is it because we are becoming more ignorant?  Hard to believe.  It is because we are attaining more knowledge.  While there is a sect of society that is nothing more than imbuciles who have no cultural exposure beyond television and pop culture, there is another sect of my generation that is continuing to better themselves and to build upon what the foundation that the great men and women that have gone before us have laid.  The ironic thing is that you preach about personal responsibility, yet blame it on the school system and liberals that our students aren't learning anything.  Last time I checked, each and every student has the ability to pick up a book and read.  If they can't afford one, they can visit the local library.  Those that strive to learn, will.  Those who do not, will be left behind and their job will be outsourced.  Guess what? When that happens, I won't feel sorry.  If you don't like that you're job went overseas, find a way to make yourself more marketable. 

I guess my point in this whole rant is to show that you can have a strong belief in personal responsibility, yet still think that making a comment like NASD made about two daddies is completely ignorant.  If things were so good previously in schools and society, how far back do you propose we go?  Maybe we can have black and white schools or water fountains.  Maybe we can find some KKK members to run around with sheets over their head.  While you rant about all of the errors in society, please do not forget all of the progress that we have made.  Please also do not think that I am saying everything is ok because I "feel good".  The truth is, I "feel good" because I believe everything is ok.

One day, about five years ago I was visiting with my best friend.

His son was home from college with three buddies.

We got to talking about things, drawing comparisions between what it was like when we were their age and the way it was then.

One of them, in all sincerity, asked my buddy, "Mr. Martin, what was it like before color?  Did you have difficulty dealing with not being able to see colors, like dogs can't?  How did you know if the traffic lights were red or green?

This guy, a college sophomore or junior, thought that sometime around 1960 the world became colorful. That before that everything was black and white.

It is impossible to underestimate how dumb anybody less than forty actually is.

The reason the country still advances is because those who graduated from college before 1980 or so are not dumbed down.

The youngest of those who were not hurt by the dumbing down are now in their mid forties--the country has about twenty years left before the smartest people in society are those who understand that it's not a good idea to pee in the river upstream from where the water is drawn.

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It is impossible to underestimate how dumb anybody less than forty actually is.

The reason the country still advances is because those who graduated from college before 1980 or so are not dumbed down.

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I have to say that making a blanket generalization like this is the most ignorant thing that I have ever heard in my life.  It is statements like this that make me ashamed to be a conservative.

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I have to say that making a blanket generalization like this is the most ignorant thing that I have ever heard in my life.

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That statement alone verifies how woefully uneducated and informed you actually are.

Yeah u guys under 40 r real dumb… Here’s something to scare you.



The president who will decide if you get your social security is likely now under 40. I know you don’t have a portfolio, so I hope we make some reel god dessisions for yours saces

[quote=bankrep1]Yeah u guys under 40 r real dumb... Here's something to scare you.

The president who will decide if you get your social security is likely now under 40. I know you don't have a portfolio, so I hope we make some reel god dessisions for yours saces[/quote]

Presidents cannot determine the fate of Social Security.  Had civics been taught in schools since 1970 that would be known.

Ultimately the decision to cut your benefits or keep them will be made by a future president.

[quote=bankrep1]Ultimately the decision to cut your benefits or keep them will be made by a future president.[/quote]

No it won't it will be made by a future Congress.  The President has very little to do with Social Security.

You must be so ashamed.

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I have to say that making a blanket generalization like this is the most ignorant thing that I have ever heard in my life.

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That statement alone verifies how woefully uneducated and informed you actually are.

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Why is that?

Are you retarted? President Bush proposed private accounts, not congress. They have to pass whatever the president proposes or modify it etc. but ultimately it will be a president in his 2nd term who says your benefits will be reduced or payroll taxes will be increased, both unpopular actions.

Avg Life expectancy in 1935- 63, Social Security Retirment Age-65

Avg Life expectancy in 2006- 80+, Social Security Retirment Age-65

Anyone see a problem?

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One day, about five years ago I was visiting with my best friend.

Well, acutally a guy who was confined to a wheelchair and unable to move or speak so I think he just loves to hear me talk talk talk, He's my BESTEST friend...

His son was home from college with three buddies.

We got to talking about things, drawing comparisions between what it was like when we were their age and the way it was then.

I was giving them the same long boring diatribe about my life experiences that I spew in this forum... how smart I am, how dumb kids are today.... you know....

One of them, in all sincerity, asked my buddy, "Mr. Martin, what was it like before color?  Did you have difficulty dealing with not being able to see colors, like dogs can't?  How did you know if the traffic lights were red or green?

Of course I did not realize that the brain deficiency I suffer from does not allow me to recognize SARCASM when I hear it....

This guy, a college sophomore or junior, thought that sometime around 1960 the world became colorful. That before that everything was black and white.

It is impossible to underestimate how dumb anybody less than forty actually is.

So I IMMEDIATELY decided to label him STOOPID- Just like I do everyone who does not agree with me or stroke my ego....

The reason the country still advances is because those who graduated from college before 1980 or so are not dumbed down.

The youngest of those who were not hurt by the dumbing down are now in their mid forties--the country has about twenty years left before the smartest people in society are those who understand that it's not a good idea to pee in the river upstream from where the water is drawn.

PEE ESS I am in my mid-forties.

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Jesus man get out of there now. I interviewed with them 3 yrs ago back when I didn't know tit for tat about the industry. I gave them my cashier checks to pay for my own licensing and studying and the day I was supposed to begin, my ass tightened and I kindly asked for my money back.

Interview with Ameriprise, Ed Jones, Chase....anywhere but First Investors.

The honest to god truth is, it's not even a standard Draw system. They just use that as a front until they slap the old pyramid scheme on you where you end up paying your "mentors" money for doing business.

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What's a "tat"?

[quote=bankrep1]Are you retarted? President Bush proposed private accounts, not congress. They have to pass whatever the president proposes or modify it etc. but ultimately it will be a president in his 2nd term who says your benefits will be reduced or payroll taxes will be increased, both unpopular actions.[/quote]

Didn't you just say that the President proposed private accounts to replace part of Social Security but Congress did not go along?

How that that square with your statement that the president will, in a second term, announce that benefits will be reduced or taxes will be raised.

Did you take any type of civics class?  What is the role of the legislature?  Is the President a form of King?

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Avg Life expectancy in 1935- 63, Social Security Retirment Age-65

Avg Life expectancy in 2006- 80+, Social Security Retirment Age-65

Anyone see a problem?

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Let me guess--the President is going to have to do something to fix Social Security.  You know, acting as King.

I’m done with u

Q: What do Michael Jackson and the Atlanta Braves have in common?

A: They all wear a glove on one hand for no apparent reason.