For example - Earning a PhD does not necessarily mean one is particularly smart or expert at something, let alone wise. (They may be, but it is no guarantee of such things.) No - a PhD means only one thing for sure: the owner was good at going to school. Some of the most foolish people in this world are holders of PhDs.
Similarly, being a self-made billionaire, a famous and genuinely talented entertainer, a brilliant athlete, or a powerful politician, does not confer the Wisdom and Knowledge of the Ages upon that person. Yet, so many of those folks seem to think it does, and speak accordingly, with a compliant media providing them cameras and microphones.
When are we, the unwashed masses, gonna finally sayl, "Shut up! We don't really care what you think!" to these braying asses?
Wonderful piece as always Keith. My father used to quote that scripture to me only in the vernacular. "Empty cans make the most noise.". I was 25 before it occurred to me what he meant. All this to say that I am never so sure of my opinions as when I know the least about the topic. I agree with your thesis because I relate so well with your targets. (The riff on Russell Moore was very funny btw)
But there is a darker thesis that might need some airing. What if all this hot air about Christian Nationalism and the angry rural White man is preparatory carpet bombing for a subsequent decision to release the dogs of war or at least Antifa, BLM and goodness knows what else has crossed the border? I can't see how you folks avoid another "Summer of Love". But having said this, please see above.
Well said. I've often thought we (as a culture, not as individuals) have mistaken a string of letters after a person's name for the ability to think and reason. Like you, I'm not a Trump devotee, but his term in office was a pinch less destructive of democracy than certain other presidents I can think of...
This website provides concise biographical details about many dreadfully sane human beings who are either members of the dreaded elites (while perhaps pretending otherwise) or aspire to become so. It was addressed by the Orange Haired monstrosity who once occupied the most elite position/office in the USA, and may very well do so again.
One very infamous speaker quite openly stated that we/they need to shut down democracy and return their cultic/tribalistic "god" to the center pole of American politics and thus re-Christianize American culture. He also stated that we/they need to finish off the thwarted process that was started with the Jan 6th insurrection
When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and justified by Biblical "authority"
Spot on.
For example - Earning a PhD does not necessarily mean one is particularly smart or expert at something, let alone wise. (They may be, but it is no guarantee of such things.) No - a PhD means only one thing for sure: the owner was good at going to school. Some of the most foolish people in this world are holders of PhDs.
Similarly, being a self-made billionaire, a famous and genuinely talented entertainer, a brilliant athlete, or a powerful politician, does not confer the Wisdom and Knowledge of the Ages upon that person. Yet, so many of those folks seem to think it does, and speak accordingly, with a compliant media providing them cameras and microphones.
When are we, the unwashed masses, gonna finally sayl, "Shut up! We don't really care what you think!" to these braying asses?
Wonderful piece as always Keith. My father used to quote that scripture to me only in the vernacular. "Empty cans make the most noise.". I was 25 before it occurred to me what he meant. All this to say that I am never so sure of my opinions as when I know the least about the topic. I agree with your thesis because I relate so well with your targets. (The riff on Russell Moore was very funny btw)
But there is a darker thesis that might need some airing. What if all this hot air about Christian Nationalism and the angry rural White man is preparatory carpet bombing for a subsequent decision to release the dogs of war or at least Antifa, BLM and goodness knows what else has crossed the border? I can't see how you folks avoid another "Summer of Love". But having said this, please see above.
Well said. I've often thought we (as a culture, not as individuals) have mistaken a string of letters after a person's name for the ability to think and reason. Like you, I'm not a Trump devotee, but his term in office was a pinch less destructive of democracy than certain other presidents I can think of...
“...it could be that a lot of these elites, whose perception of themselves is so lofty, are actually just really stupid.”
LOL. When I read this I literally hear it in your voice coming directly out of your mouth. 😂
This website provides concise biographical details about many dreadfully sane human beings who are either members of the dreaded elites (while perhaps pretending otherwise) or aspire to become so. It was addressed by the Orange Haired monstrosity who once occupied the most elite position/office in the USA, and may very well do so again.
http://www.digital.cpac.org/speakers-dc2024
One very infamous speaker quite openly stated that we/they need to shut down democracy and return their cultic/tribalistic "god" to the center pole of American politics and thus re-Christianize American culture. He also stated that we/they need to finish off the thwarted process that was started with the Jan 6th insurrection
When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and justified by Biblical "authority"