Comment Re:Concession doesn't alter the worth of this inqu (Score 0) 1023
Checking if the votes were counted correctly is a good thing to do, yes.
But, if you are suggesting that the US is anti-intellectual then you are wrong. What the US is against is a clearly pompous and vile attitude to the mainstream population. I go to a major university in the Seattle, WA area and I can assure you I am not anti-intellectual though I am definately anti many of my professors. Because they all act like I am a cretin and they are the cream of the Earth.
Much like John Kerry ran his campaign and used his language. He slapped his intellect upon those below him. He looks down upon his followers as though they were sheep--at least to me. He is an example of the liberal elite.
Eriudite, but foolish.
Compassionate, but selfish.
Educated, but no commonsense.
They, like many "intellectuals" may have lots of book knowledge, but little in the way of world knowledge. Of course, they will be the first to tell you they know a great deal about the world.
One thing you can know is true, a truly great man will never tell you they are great. You will know it through actions. You will know it through things others say about them. You can be sure to know the opposite is true if they tell you first. At least most of the time.
Check the machines, yes. BUT, do not think the US is anti-intellectual. We are merely anti-elitist.