If you don't like to read him, then don't. No one forced you to
Posted on 09/01/2012 4:15:56 AM PDT by Kaslin
The comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a great routine called "You Might Be a Redneck." He sets up a series of questions, and if you answer yes, well, you might be a... You get the idea.
But during this convention season, perhaps a more penetrating question is: Are you a bad citizen? Let's be truthful, there are millions of Americans who don't care about their country at all. How can you tell? Easy. If an American does not pay attention to national events or educate himself enough to know the basics of how the USA works, then he or she is a bad citizen.
I do believe the good citizens far outnumber the bad, but those millions of derelict Americans do the country harm. First off, their vote (if they even bother) is most likely uninformed, which gives charlatan politicians an easier time of it. And many bad citizens are simply lazy, meaning they often fail in the competitive marketplace and must rely on those who prosper to support them, at least in part. Simply put, slackers drain strength from any country.
So here is a short quiz in case you are in doubt as to what comprises a bad citizen. You are a bad citizen if:
--You can't explain the three branches of government.--You can't name 10 former presidents.
--You don't know who the current vice president is.
--You don't know who issued the Emancipation Proclamation or what it is.
--You can't explain why World War II started.
--You don't know where Vietnam is.
--You can't name 15 foreign countries.
--You think Jimmy Carter was a great president.
--You believe the Founding Fathers would support banning handguns.
--You think Americans invented pizza.
There are approximately 320 million Americans, and every one over the age of 12 should be able to answer those questions. There is simply no excuse if you can't. You are a bad citizen.
But if you fall into that category, there is something you can hold onto. In their wisdom, the Founding Fathers designed a Constitution that gives every single citizen the absolute right to be a moron. No one can force you to pay attention to current events, learn history or understand how the USA became the greatest country in the world.
And believe me, America's greatness was achieved despite the presence of bad citizens. They were simply overwhelmed by the good folks: the people who respect their country enough to pay attention to it.
If you pass that quiz, then you are a BAD SUBJECT!
People keep wishing we’d have 90%+ voter participation. Only 23% of the population knows who we fought in the American Revolution. Etc. etc.
Do we really want the ignorant and stupid to vote? If people are too busy or just would rather watch reality TV (the RNC was beat out by ‘Honey Boo Boo’) then it’s good for the rest of us they stay away from the polls. Let the adults lead.
WHat the heck is “Honey Boo Boo”??
Only 23% of the population knows who we fought in the American Revolution. Etc. etc.
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When Leno does his ‘man in the street’ Q/A sessions, it doesn’t amaze me that a teacher doesn’t know whose side England fought on in the American Revolution - I will give the benefit of the doubt that they may be camera shy, in a trance because a ‘famous’ person asked them a question, alcohol may be involved etc etc -
THE REAL DUMBNESS comes in play when they give permission to allow ‘them’ to air it so all can see.
The old statement “When someone thinks you are stupid, don’t open your mouth and remove all doubt” comes to mind.
A husband forgetting the wedding anniversary.
Those are easy questions.
I think it was the Greeks who first invented the flat bread with spices and stuff added. I think it was the Romans who added cheese and tomatoes/sauce got added in Naples. It was pretty much just a cheese pizza for a long long time. There were some pizza places before WW2 but they were local things and most of the country hadn’t heard of it until GI’s who liberated Naples opened pizzeria’s all over.
At least that is what I learned from the History Channel, like three days ago. :p
I am always amazed at these people who signed permission to be shown being arrested on COPS and stuff.
That sounds, um, very, uh, original.
*rolls eyes*
Just once let the woman forget the anniversary, geez, a little variety people. heh
I think we need a short quiz as to what comprises a BAD PUNDIT.
That's one of the little girls featured on Toddlers in Tiaras--a show following beauty pageants for kids.
I saw an interview with him, and he talked about giving love to people. I didn’t understand what he meant.
You’re a bad citizen O’really.
Imagine 0’pinhead as our teacher—apparently it does!
Good Grief!
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Maybe they pay them. Otherwise, yeah that’s stupid. Must really love seeing themselves on TV.
WTH, time for O’Blowhole to SHUT UP! Just another FOX dumbazz that gives Conservatives a bum rap!
“At least that is what I learned from the History Channel, like three days ago”
WOW. You actually saw history on the History Channel??
Every time I tune in to it, there usually is nothing historical on.
They didn’t claim pizza was brought to Earth by ancient aliens did they??
If you don't like to read him, then don't. No one forced you to
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