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[weaktwos]

What the fuck is in Orson Scott Card's crackpipe?

Not only is he joining the ranks of other Chridiots (Christian Idiots, for not all Christians are idiots), who are choosing to deride smart people, he thinks he knows what he's talking about. He also had the gall to belittle muslims and suggest that the terrorists are like little babies kicking Mommy's shins. Now, do Mommies declare war on their babies and kill them? No. Go back to analogy school, Orson. Of course, you'd have to commune with some people from Smartland to do that.

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What an asshole!

[imlac.livejournal.com]

God that pissed me off! I was ranting at my computer screen. I wanted to make a point-by-point refutation of everything he said, but I'd be here all day. I guess I'll just satisfy myself with this: I'd rather be a proud patriot of 'smartland' than occupy the 'dumbland' that he seems to be advocating, inhabiting and leading.

Re: What an asshole!

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

I'm really getting pissed off about the villification of smart people in this country. And people who disagree with their country are patriots. Just like a Mother can disagree with their children and still love them (since Card is big on the Mother/baby analogy).

Speaking of assholes, someone commented in another person's blog about Card, and said when she hears Card mentioned, she "pictures a giant puckered asshole with legs." I find that helps.

Re: What an asshole!

[hangedwoman.livejournal.com]

Yes, Miss copperwise is a wonderful person in general. I highly recommend her LJ.

Re: What an asshole!

[dangermouse74.livejournal.com]

they want power and control, saying it a lot doesn't make it true, but it works as propaganda. besides, they should fear the smart people, those are who can discredit and take them down.

Re: What an asshole!

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

That's exactly who they do fear, hence trying to ostracize us among the ignorant and obedient.

Re: What an asshole!

[dangermouse74.livejournal.com]

yep. just like bush does with the down home boys, against gay marriage and racism. identify with those you wish to control or influence, ostracize the others. sometimes this world is a sucky place.