Palin gives keynote speech at 'tea party' gathering

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

It can be a job with the company RIM or a tire job.

So it was the obvious.

Ok lol thanks

[DrPhil]

I guess demost missed the memo that I'm not a Democrat.

But, I do appreciate the average American who is damn-near-poor and lacks health care. Many of whom are Republicans. Dereisagod!

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by demost

That is ok. You are still a n1gger. You will spend your whole life crying about it.

And you're too much of a pussy to spell it out

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by demost

That is ok. You are still a n1gger. You will spend your whole life crying about it.

Shock value: 0

[DaemonSeid]

ks and phil
You guys took the words right out of my mouth.

O gee.

Cute.
I am so shocked

he called me a nigger with a "one" in it.

O woe be me.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by demost

That is their problem. They can go to school and get jobs just like everyone that has health care.

Maybe you can explain something. If Obama can ask middle class Americans who are already working hard to work harder then when can't he ask your people who are doing NOTHING to get to work?

If they want to be rappers then why don't they rap on some doors and get j.o.b.s?

Don't PM me, bitch.

If you have something to say, grow a sack and say it here.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by demost

That is their problem. They can go to school and get jobs just like everyone that has health care.

Maybe you can explain something. If Obama can ask middle class Americans who are already working hard to work harder then when can't he ask your people who are doing NOTHING to get to work?

If they want to be rappers then why don't they rap on some doors and get j.o.b.s?

*hi five*

Mas preguntas?

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by demost

That is ok. You are still a . You will spend your whole life crying about it.

Totally uncalled for. I am embarrassed for you. Just stop it now!

If I caused this train wreck I apologize.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by demost

Go take care of your kids. It is no wonder their fathers left you.

Found your way out of the PMs? Good for you!

And not a moment too soon. I thought your "cut and paste" feature would go to waste.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Ghostwriter

If I caused this train wreck I apologize.

This is just about wasting time.

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

This is just about wasting time.

Agreed!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Ghostwriter

Agreed!

But, you do suck. Not necessarily teabags, though.

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

But, you do suck. Not necessarily teabags, though.

I love you too, Dr. Phil even though you suck more!

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Little32, I'm not sure if that's responsive to your question, but that's just the opinion of one history major.

Make that two

I'm TAing this semester and working with undergraduates (and some graduate students) has really opened my eyes to how they are synthesizing and analyzing information, or not. As much as I like getting critical information fast, I covet my ability to see bias, research my own sources, and make an effort to get the biggest picture.

I'm reading a book called "The Dumbest Generation" and the author discusses how today's young adult can get information fast and believes it to be reliable, so there isn't a point for many of them to go beyond an RSS feed or their chosen website nor retain it as long as they have the facts to answer the homework or test question and can recall it with a few clicks. I'm really enjoying my experience with students who want to not just regurgitate information, but will make comparisons and relationships to other areas of their studies and life. One comment from the book that struck me was that one woman used RSS feeds to only get information from particular sites so she wouldn't get anything else creeping in. I see this with the general public who will only listen to a certain channel, talking heads, or read particular websites. Anyone can publish a blog, tweet, or make their ideas look like legitimate news and fact when they aren't.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Make that two

I'm TAing this semester and working with undergraduates (and some graduate students) has really opened my eyes to how they are synthesizing and analyzing information, or not. As much as I like getting critical information fast, I covet my ability to see bias, research my own sources, and make an effort to get the biggest picture.

I'm reading a book called "The Dumbest Generation" and the author discusses how today's young adult can get information fast and believes it to be reliable, so there isn't a point for many of them to go beyond an RSS feed or their chosen website nor retain it as long as they have the facts to answer the homework or test question and can recall it with a few clicks. I'm really enjoying my experience with students who want to not just regurgitate information, but will make comparisons and relationships to other areas of their studies and life. One comment from the book that struck me was that one woman used RSS feeds to only get information from particular sites so she wouldn't get anything else creeping in. I see this with the general public who will only listen to a certain channel, talking heads, or read particular websites. Anyone can publish a blog, tweet, or make their ideas look like legitimate news and fact when they aren't.

I, too, have questioned whether the access to all of this information, more immediately, necessarily translates into smarter, if those key components of sound analysis and synthesis are missing.

Many have been noting that the "success" of this movement is driven by the new technologies that make it easier to organize. Others have pointed out that certain networks are overblowing the movement, making it seem like there are more people involved than there really are.

But I appreciate both of your responses and would welcome others.