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Facing Ignorance

Beautiful.

Easy.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 3:12 pm

Hi Biz. I’m a two day old newborn here.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 2:20 pm

Duly noted.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 2:18 pm

Hi Redemption. Followed you over at HP. The expression is a modification of a phrase I picked up elsewhere. Thanks anyway.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 2:17 pm

Nice analysis Cher. BTW you might not remember me over at HP, but I remember you.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 1:26 pm

Hi kalie,

I saw that King segment. It was a masterpiece!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 10:05 am

Hi Zoot,

You said: “So there’s my dilema, how can I keep my blood from spurting out my ears?” Perhaps we can assume that not everyone who watches Fox News believes the lies that are promulgated there. In other words, some people tune in for reasons other that being falsely indoctrinated. Secondly, one of the most frustrating things we can do is trying to convince someone of something which runs contrary to their hardened beliefs (you can lead someone to water, but you can’t make ’em think). If we are mindful of dynamics like these, then maybe we can keep the spurting to a minimum. Just sayin’. (P.S. I wanted to place a smiley here, still strugling to figure it out).

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 10:03 am

Hi Marion,

Are you referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1964? And, can you clarify the ensuing summers of white backlash? I guess I would like to know what backlash means, in order to respond appropriately. I minored in U.S. History, and unfortunately lived through some of the turbulence you cite–albeit as a youngster. The riots in your examples did not result from the signing of CRA 1964–nor were they indicative of white backlash, IMHO. For instance, the Philly riot of 1964 and the Detroit riot of 1967 were the result of black neighborhoods being targeted by sanctioned police tasks forces, resulting in well documented police brutality (although, secondary influences included socio-economic factors). After nothing was done to stop the brutality and harassment, the communities exploded. Riots elsewhere occurred because of frustrations over church bombings, the assassinations of black leaders, etc.

Nevertheless, my response is only as valid as knowing what backlash means.

I agree with you; racism and racial ignorance in America is not bound by geography–nor is it confined to political affiliation. Having family and roots in the south, I can attest to this. What I cannot do, reasonably, is say which region is worse. I can say, however, it reprehensible no matter where it is.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 9:01 am

Tips For Newcomers (and Regulars Alike)

Hey thanks Mr. Trout!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 2:12 am

Thanks Boomer!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 5:02 am

Thank you AdLib! As I often say: It’s your world, I’m just in it.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 9, 2011 @ 9:48 pm

Hi Khirad!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 9, 2011 @ 9:36 pm

Hi escribacat

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 9, 2011 @ 9:24 pm

Thank you KB!

While boarding the next boat out yesterday, I received this message:

Hi, FerraKnows.
You have successfully closed your account with The Huffington Post. We’ll miss you!
If you want to sign up again later, you may do so here

P.S. The boat seemed pretty crowded.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 9, 2011 @ 9:22 pm

Hello!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 9, 2011 @ 9:14 pm

The Failure That is Fox News

So David, are you going to “come-out” over at huffy puffy? If so, when? I’d like to witness the fallout.

Thanks…

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 12, 2011 @ 11:33 am

So true Pocket. It’s like saying Michele Bachmann represents the conservative side. I don’t know what she represents, but it certainly ain’t of this world.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 12, 2011 @ 10:52 am

That’s too funny jdmn!! You know why he told you that don’t you? Because he knows that there are three types of lies:

Lies
Damn Lies
And, Statistics

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 12, 2011 @ 10:35 am

OMG. You are joking right? Stop it.

I wish I had known this before responding to your earlier post.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 12, 2011 @ 10:20 am

I don’t know about all that, either.

If I’m not mistaken, Fox News sued for the right to lie (and won). From the very beginning of the President’s run for office, that organization has promulgated (and thus, stockpiled) an inventory of lies never seen before in the history of political discourse. Empirical data provides the evidence behind my claim, some examples to wit:

“A terrorist fist bump?”
“He’s a Muslim,”
“She hates America.”
“He hates white people.”
“He’s a marxist.”
“He’s a racist”

Ad infinitum, ad nuseum.

As a student of argument, I know red herring when I see it. I also know that one cannot rationally debate red herring, especially when the antagonist will not shut up so one can respond. Fox News knows this too, as evidence in their 24 hour assembly-line production of lies.

Your words that we “debate them, don’t defame them” will find a better fit at the doorsteps of Fox–because it is clear that they prefer defamation over debate.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 12, 2011 @ 10:18 am

50 Ways To Leave Your Blogger

Hi MI!!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 11, 2011 @ 10:14 am

Sweet!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 9:46 am

Corporington Post

Interesting article. I don’t know who made me sicker in defense of Forest. The government officials or the commentators.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 1:53 pm

So many idiots, so little time, boomer.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 11:16 am

Yes I know–short and sweet. Wish he could change the name to “Ode to the Tea Bagger”

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 9:00 am

Tire iron?

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 8:52 am

LOL!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 8:49 am

Hi Chase,

In another life, I was a big fan of yours. Here, I’m a day old newborn. Good to see you!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 8:44 am

I can believe it. It’s been going on for quite sometime.

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 8:42 am

Thank you for the eloquent feedback Mightywoof!

» Posted By FerraKnows On February 10, 2011 @ 8:41 am