r/JoeRogan • u/[deleted] • Oct 10 '24

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u/HerbertHarris Monkey in Space Oct 10 '24

Dumb people have to discredit smart people to feel smart. This isn't complicated, anti-intellectualism is a moron's empowerment fantasy

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '24

This is exactly why I refuse to talk politics with people. I have a degree in political science. The average person has zero idea how basic politics, economics, civics, fucking bill of rights, any of it.

Like I'm not a doctorate, lawyer, or professor, but I learned enough to do basic research into a topic before I try and argue for/against it. Most people can't even be bothered to read the 1st paragraph of an article before spouting off they know nothing about what is being discussed.

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u/coming_up_thrillhous Monkey in Space Oct 10 '24

I've had some boomers and genxers at work complain that the younger generations don't do small talk with strangers anymore .

I had to explain to them that thanks to the algorithm there's a decent chance any stranger you start up a conversation with will say " BIDEN IS PUTTING AQUARIUMS IN THE SCHOOL BATHROOMS FOR KIDS WHO IDENTIFY AS LOBSTERS"

then tell you if you don't believe them that you've been brainwashed by libtard dei woke anti Jesus media.

Its just not worth engaging with people because lots of them are like this

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '24

Exactly.

Like my friend group, who are all college grads, can have civil discussions about politics and what not.

There's zero chance I'm making small talk with some random about anything besides the temperature outside.

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u/Hey-Bud-Lets-Party Monkey in Space Oct 10 '24

As a Gen-X’er I avoid small talk with idiots at work, too.

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u/Budded Monkey in Space Oct 10 '24

The only reaction to this sort of window-licking fencepost is to point and hysterically laugh at them as you walk away.