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POPSThe marketing machine... Good read -- how we've become the consumer culture. There was a time in America when thrift and economy were virtues. Now, keeping up with the Jone's -- even if that means buying a Hummer -- is the rage. Where will it all leave us?
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POPSFreedom without order... Some interesting thoughts... that I tend to agree with. Republicanism seems to rejoice in the abstract: they value "ideas" above their practical implication. While idealism is fine: it must be leavened with pragmatism.
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POPSBut maybe we're learning... It seems like a group of people still long to be led by the ignorant... but those amongst us who don't know what they don't know: the scariest of all. The world is a complicated place... we face real problems that aren't solved by chanting "free market" ... but some still cling to the belief that intellectualism is the real problem.
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POPSThe Dumbing down It continues... Palin is the poster-child for low expectations in politics. Not only syntactically, but intellectually.
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POPSDevolution... The ability of mankind to cling to ancient myths when they can't fully grasp science is astounding...
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POPSTED - Ideas worth spreading... If you haven't checked out this site I strongly suggest you do... I can't believe I haven't clipped it before! The site covers everything from culture and entertainment to scientific accomplishments and wonder... It is packed with videos by some of the best scientists, entertainers and thinkers of today.