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Scott's avatar

Perhaps the conventional wisdom of education, income and the socio-economic status it confers is incorrect? I don't believe the " genie" will be going back into the bottle, the republic rests its future with this upcoming generation and sane Americans that are left.

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Carolyn Phipps's avatar

Retired academic here. Forgive me, Scott, but the word is "genie." (Pedanticism is an occupational hazard.)

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Scott's avatar

And thanks! I learned a new word today! Also not insulted by the correction. If I'm going to comment in public I should have noticed.

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Scott's avatar

Correct I do apologize for not seeing that, however the sentiment remains.

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Glade Wilson's avatar

That used to be true, back when we had a shared set of facts.

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