Now, in all fairness, the 'stupid' is in fact 'ignorant' but the ignorance is self imposed making one a stupid person.
Just thought I'd clear that one up.
I wouldn't be surprized if one were to drive around with a large sign on his car roof, "Y'know, you really ARE stupid" ... no one would take offense and THAT would be the most revealing thing about the American spyche .... it no longer exists.
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