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Not just self-indulgence, but the kind of self-gratification that assumes that ignorance is indeed bliss. Consider, for example, the fact that Senator Obama was being condemned this weekend -- by the truly marvellous Sean Hannity -- for possessing 'book-knowledge' as if intellectual achievement were something deeply shameful.

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Especially the ones who knew that she would return a personal favour with one out of the public purse, it seems: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/28/palin-took-freebies-help_n_130020.html

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For that, following Spiro and his Scribe Safire (which is a transliteration of the Hebrew word meaning, ahem, 'scribe'), one would have to be a member of the chattering classes of liberal persuasion.

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Thou insultest all clowns, my dear sir. Possibly all clones as well.

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"Or the Nabob of the Beast."

No, no! It's gotta be The Numbskull of the Beast!

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I'm normal, I tell you! Normal!

It's just as I thought, post traumatic stress. Too many stress hormones wreaking havoc with my body. The doc said my results all came back normal, and that I'm actually very healthy, with the exception of my derailed hormones. Yay! She also gave me a healthy psych evaluation (remember ol' Farrow's evaluation, that I'm stable -- and my subsequent need for a second opinion? Lol). And, I'm no longer an epileptic. I'm normal. Amazing.

The MRA came back good, arteries clear, no obstructions or abnormalities. This in spite of my rather elevated cholesterol. But hey, who's perfect, eh?

Thanks for asking, Paul. ;)

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"Consider, for example, the fact that Senator Obama was being condemned this weekend -- by the truly marvellous Sean Hannity -- for possessing 'book-knowledge' as if intellectual achievement were something deeply shameful"

I saw that, and was horrified.

Also struck me as a monstrously stupid line of reasoning from someone who's trying to flog his books to his viewers/listeners.

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You expect coherence from an employee of what Keith Olbermann calls Fixed News?

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"what Keith Olbermann calls Fixed News"

And what I call Faux News . . .

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"I'm normal, I tell you! Normal!"

That's what the SC mayor says . . .

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Delighted to hear the health news is all good -- congrats!

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Either one will do.

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Does your wife know this?

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"Does your wife know this?"

Yes.

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Would she vote for Tina Fey?

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And why not?

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Me and mah mule are half way to yer house right now, Pa. Lace up them runnin' shoes.

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Just wondered, that's all.

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Thanks! Me too.

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louismaistros.livejournal.com

I think when people buy into this kind of nonsense it's because they are looking to rationalize some other kind of ignorance (such as racism). Which only makes it uglier, of course.

No worries about a review, it's meant as a gift primarily! Especially don't worry about a review if you don't like it ;-)

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louismaistros.livejournal.com

I call it "Fux News," but I am an uncouth person.

Frankly, I think this economic crisis may actually save the country. Too many ignorant voters see political issues in the abstract; if they aren't affected directly and severely, it's not really *about* them. It's like some big reality TV show. It's like voting for their favorite wanna-be star on American Idol.

But if the bank that holds their life savings folds, or their home is facing foreclosure, or if they can no longer afford the drive to work, suddenly it's not so abstract. In theory, they'll be forced to face reality in the voting booth, and actually vote in favor of their own best interest for a change.

Here's hoping, at least.

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We'll see. It could be they'l vote for the person who promises to fix their problems with a magic wand. Or who blames their problems on evil demons/immigrants/blacks/ Jews/Satan.

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