I am proof that motivation trumps intellect when it comes to a college degree.
In 1988, I was a union employee who hated his job and could barely balance my checking account. One day I heard a talk radio guy named Rush claim that "this is America, you can achieve about anything you want", and the most memorable one was, "America needs more Engineers, not lawyers".
So, I risked everything, quit my job, persued and achieved a degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University. At the time, I hated math, and was horrified by the word "calculus". Other times I thought of quiting, especially the semesters I took 4 credits of Phyisics and Calculus.
It was hard work, but I did it, and anyone else can do it too. Listening to Weiner will keep one depressed and feeling defeated.
Well obviously you're a pretty intelligent guy, but I disagree with your statement that "anyone else can do it too." I've known people who are decent and hard-working, but could never have succeeded in college (if they even graduated from high school, that is).
Actually, it's probably a combination of a lack of intelligence, mixed with a lack of patience and/or determination. Besides, some people are just better suited for physical labor, and thank goodness we have people who are willing to fill those jobs.
Listening to Weiner will keep one depressed and feeling defeated.
I hope you're not directing that statement at me. ;-D I bet if you were to poll Savage listeners at random, many of them would tell you they're successful and happy in life. That's the opinion I have of the TSN thread regulars, and the radio callers as well. Let me end by saying that Savage is a realist, and many people do not like hearing the truth regarding the path to destruction our country is on. Let's see how you feel a decade or two from now.