12/12......some pretty easy questions. I’m surprised at the graphics at the end. There really are a bunch of apes out there in this country.
Which brings me to the realization that I’ve come to about Free Republic over a long period of time here.
We as a group are not ‘average’ Americans. As such, the people we know and, more importantly, value and influence are likely not ‘average’ either. This ends up skewing our perception of what is ‘prevailing thought’ in this country and can often lead to disappointment with elections, etc., i.e., events end totally outside what we’d have thought were certain. The main reason being that we don’t associate with the predominant group of idiots in this country.
AMEN! In the course of technology, I have realized that I am losing one of my older evaluation tools. If I met someone and saw their office or car or home, I'd look for what (if anything) was being read, newspapers, books etc. Now, I look at myself and realize I am doing much reading on my iPad and it could be anything from porn to Shakespeare to the Bible, there is no visible difference.
Of course, one frequently does find a level in conversation but as I grow older, I find hearing "like", "ya know" and any mention of rap, heavy metal and such a waste of my limited remaining time.
Exactly. Judging today’s world by FR content is dangerous. FR is its own kind of echo chamber.
Excellent analysis, have always thought of myself as just an average guy and have at time been perplexed at why some folks just don’t get it.
Your post explains it wonderfully.
12 out of 12 BTW.
I discovered this long ago and it has made my life a lot easier. When I deal with the public I lower my expectations significantly and am as patient as I can be. I realize that not everyone is a rocket scientist.