@Megastoat
Your point about people who actively display their ignorance (not the same thing as stupidity)(at least not all of the time) by refusing to read books is well made.

Anyone remember the 'notallamericansarestupid' thing? They aren't, but some seem to revel in their ignorance, and usually end up with something like "well, we're the most powerful country in the world so fuck you" as a conversation stopper.

(Makes the Loon a breath of fresh air)

And no, this isn't a specifically anti-Septic rant, just anti-EVERYBODY who doesn't take an interest outside of reality TV. I know sensible, degree educated people who take a pride in saying 'I never watch/read the news' but then come out with the most cretinous bollocks and expect their point of view to rank alongside someone who genuinely knows a hell of a lot about the subject..... sheesh.

Enough. I'm going back to awful puns.
(osok Rebel without a clue, Wed 10 Sep 2008, 12:15, Reply)