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(3,910 posts) Thu Oct 9, 2014, 04:42 PM Oct 2014

Papantonio: The Death of Critical Thinking In America

The right wing attack on education has done more than just make students a little less intelligent – it has completely dismantled a generation’s critical thinking abilities. And that’s exactly the kind of voter that the Republicans want.

America's Lawyer Mike Papantonio talks about this with attorney Howard Nations.

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Papantonio: The Death of Critical Thinking In America (Original Post) GoLeft TV Oct 2014 OP

I absolutely agree! SoapBox Oct 2014 #1

Stupidity Thespian2 Oct 2014 #2

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)

1. I absolutely agree!

Reply to GoLeft TV (Original post)

Thu Oct 9, 2014, 05:30 PM

Oct 2014

I deal with large masses of people at work.

They have gotten so fucking stupid and self-centered, it's hard to believe..."all about me" doesn't even sum it up.

Thespian2

(2,741 posts)

2. Stupidity

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Thu Oct 9, 2014, 09:49 PM

Oct 2014

is the goal of corporate America. Best method to control the masses is to abolish critical thinking.

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