Why don't Americans care that they are stupid?

Question

These are questions that I feel are Americans tend to avoid. Why the playstations? Why the XBoxes? Why the "View"? Why the NFL Network? Why the crapolla news with people screaming at each other rather than asking pertinent questions and reporting legitamate news rather than producing infotainment about talking parrots, missing boy scouts, or Britney's v****a?

Maybe if this garbage was not desensitizing this country, people would be more aware of the following:

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=underlying+politics+of+911&emb=0&aq=f#

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=underlying+politics+of+911&emb=0&aq=f#q=the%20category%20of%20terror&emb=0

Answer 1

The society you have in USA is a made up one...the intellectual part that is leading America wants such a, as you say stupid society, because  that makes it  much easier to control and manipulate with people!

This is nothing unknown, its a fact...

Answer 2

lol they dont know anything about hteir government, the bills they pass behind their backs, whats permissible and what is not permissible for them to do, etc etc

theyre so ignorant, spoiled, and lazy that its hilarious. theyre dangerously stupid..and their government takes good advantage of their dangerous stupidity.

Answer 3

The media and educational systems in America are the problems you need to address.  They are the reason Americans are not as smart as say, the rest of the world.

Answer 4

I always get a laugh from those asking these type of uninformed questions. Every country I am aware of has positive and negative segments with in its society. One issue you need to ponder is which countries are considered the world leaders and which are along for the ride. So easy to sit back and point fingers at others without looking with in. Last time I checked the US is THE country the world looks to whenever an event occurs that the individual countries haven't planned for. I can tell you the average American is tired of always being expected to be the driving force in regards to failures of other countries. The US needs to back up and begin to expect others to care for their own needs. Of course, this most likely won't happen because we have seen you fail time and time again. Thank GOD for the US.

Answer 5

Let's see; first you make a blanket statement designed to bring emotional, knee-jerk responses by calling ALL Americans stupid. Since that is literally impossible, I can only assume you are writing your question without thinking very much. Viewing your links reveals your are deep into conspiracy-theory thinking.

Ignoring all that, I will first answer the 2nd through 6th questions:

2) Why the Playstations? For most people, playing a game is relaxing. As you do not elaborate, as in pointing out a particular type of game, I can only add that restricting the types of games available to play is considered censorship.

3) {refer to the answer above}

4) Why The View? The only people who watch it more than once or twice are those who agree with whatever this show tends to say. we have freedom of speech and expression, an example is your own question. (Or would you rather that people only think and speak as you do?)

5)Why the NFL? Refer to question 2. Watching football is for those who cannot play and is good entertainment for people who like football.

6) your best question, I must say; I agree with you there. But remember, the news is used to create public opinion and or to distract the average person from real issues. Sad to say, it works very well.

Now for your original question: When you call people a name, especially an insulting one, you deserve whatever comments you get. I know many people who are stupid, and many who are not. Also, many who, sadly, do not care. Desensitization is a real issue, but one that is also a long process to reverse. I have to wonder why so many try so hard to bully, insult and inflame others in order to promote their own views.

to add; Masala Man is another like yourself...

Answer 6

Who created the Internet you're using?

Oh, woops. That would be Americans..  

Answer 7

I wonder if people are stupid, or are just trained to be stupid, I guess it's a bit of both. I believe that anyone with an open mind would see that 911 was an inside job, if they looked into it themselves, no need for loose change etc, just simple questions, and research from information freely available.

So it comes down to how much they are indoctrinated, and how much they want to be. It would really upset lots of comfortable lives for the truth about 911, along with lots more, to somehow be realised by everyone.

For example, it is certain that Barack Obama knows that 911 was an inside job, but he's not going to risk the upheaval that would ensue. even if all he said was that there should be a new investigation.

I think your point about desensitisation is a very pertinent one, it would not have been possible to get away with this unless everyone was in a constant state of peripheral distraction-with the x boxes, celebrity gossip, and "terrorist threats" etc.

I think the far fetched Hollywood blockbusters, also, contribute to a climate capable of sustaining the totally infeasible, and fairy story cliche, "bad Arabs wickedly planning in caves" theory.

Thanks for the links.

Edit-Kelvin, the web was thanks to a Brit, Tim Berners Lee, and he didn't try to make vast sums of money out of it, as he could well have.

I have a feeling it might not have gone the same way if it had been someone else

Answer 8

The media in this country is bombarding us with nonsense in an effort to distract us from the important stuff.

My favorite is the who is Anna Nicoles baby daddy scandal. For two weeks straight the news media reported on nothing else, then went into an analysis of why 'Americans' are so interested in this stupid story. Obviously it wasn't the American people who were so interested it was the news channels.

The various television stations are owned by only a few rich people. They are in cahoots with the New World Order crowd.

Answer 9

Before you start accusing America and Americans as being stupid or of originating stupid things, maybe you should be reminded that there are other countries that have produced stupid media and TV programming, and stupid fads, too.

What about that show in Italy which is nothing but a three hour strip poker game?  

What about so-called "reality shows" like BBCs from Ladette to Lady?  Lest we forget, all the "Idol" franchises started in Britain...and to me Big Brother is the KING of stupid shows...and that started in the Netherlands!

What about all the hooliganism in British soccer? The obsession over Princess Diana...that started in the UK and went worldwide?

What about that stupid Miss Bimbo game that encourages kids as young as 6 to get boob jobs and take diet pills and be golddigers? That originated from the UK.

What about the forever whining "singleton" Bridget Jones? Yet another British import.

What's the point of page 3 girls in those dumb tabloids like the daily mail? and THOSE tabloids are actually more guilty of focusing on Britneys va jay jay than anyone else.  

Oh, let me introduce myself.  Hi, International Pot. My name is American Kettle...and this "kettle" is NOT interested in shows like The View or XBox or the NFL.  She's more about PBS and reading quality books!

EDIT

Two bits of amateur video featuring anti-American propoganda and conspiracy theories do NOT constitute a valid or intelligent argument. Whoever made those probably has their heads up their azz!  The fact you're willing to tout such videos proves you have an agenda...and aren't truly interested in a cogent argument on any subject.  I love it when "nobodies" think they know the inner workings of any government...and then try to taunt the masses with their so-called "superior knowledge"...when in reality you really know no more than anyone else!  The reason you focus on c**p like this is because you have no life.  Why don't you get outside into some fresh air, and then maybe go play Xbox and get laid once in a while? It would do you a world of good.

Also, instead of believing propogandists, why don't you try reading LEGITIMATE news/general interest magazines with a proven track record... such as Foreign Affairs or even try reading the Atlantic or the Economist before spouting off your BS?

Answer 10

this is how it is everywhere. just because britney is on the news more then about our beloved soldiers, doesn't mean america is stupid. not everyone in america runs the media. so we have no control over that. i can't live without a playstation, its a hobby. why is that such a bad thing? why is that a crime?  

Answer 11

What are YOU doing to make things better?  The only way America can be smarter is if individual Americans -such as yourself- are smarter. As the old saying goes - love it or leave it.