It's a very different time. The intellectual laziness and at times whack job theories (med beds, quantum financial system, etc.) of a growing number of FR posters is a poor sign for the conservative movement.
Or it could be that we have posters that are so sure they are really funny and should be on TV.
The are the “See me mommy” babies.
The people who spent the first 20 years of their live saying “See me mommy, see what I can do”.