09-04-2007, 09:19 AM | #31 | |
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I suppose it makes the world seem more understandable, less daunting, when we force widely diverse data sets into rigid catagories; but never fool yourself into believing that you are describing reality. Let's test your theory: I live in Texas. What are my political beliefs? Unless you can state the correct answer with 100% certainty, then your theory is total shit. When a theory is total shit, you abandon it. Otherwise, you're a fool. Your choice.
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09-04-2007, 09:24 AM | #32 | |
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Wait, I just realized what your response should be:
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09-04-2007, 04:38 PM | #34 |
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And ugly chicks.
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09-04-2007, 04:48 PM | #35 |
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There's a book out there called "Colleges that will change your life." I think it would be a good read for you -- it gives more weight to the personality and philosophy of the school, and less to largely-meaningless statistics. Other than that, I would suggest that you apply to Eugene Lang in NYC, but that's based on my very vague knowledge of what you're into.
And sorry, but I have to join in the dogpile here. Liberal towns in the South are very, very liberal -- like more yoga studios than gas stations liberal. |
09-04-2007, 08:09 PM | #36 |
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So you only want to talk poiltics with those who agree with you? Spoken like a True Republican
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09-04-2007, 10:20 PM | #37 |
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No, I was half-kidding about that. But honestly, I just dont want to live in the south. It's too hot, too conservative, too dictorial, too christian (too babtist, specifically), and too not-me.
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09-04-2007, 11:14 PM | #38 | |
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And Ibram, I'm a yankee born super liberal, but I've managed to find quite a bit of interesting things south of the mason dixon. If you're looking for the right college, I would suggest finding one that will challenge your world view rather than just support it. Take a chance and step out of yourself, you might find it's better than you thought. Jesus I sound like a recruiter or something.
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09-04-2007, 11:26 PM | #39 | |
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09-05-2007, 12:41 AM | #40 |
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But notice how you can actually see the vermont state borders there in blue?
Thats where I wanna be. also, just because a southerner votes democrat doesn't mean theyre a social liberal. Most southern democrats are still socially conservative, which to me is really the problem.
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09-05-2007, 12:42 AM | #41 |
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I'm not saying that southerner = conservative! I'm saying the south is conservative. You can't just ignore the cultural differences of the south, in attempt to be more understanding. The south is more conservative. There are a lot more civil war memorials and such down here.
Of course, they're not all KKK members, but the conservative ideal is more institutionalized.
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09-05-2007, 12:42 AM | #42 |
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Nice one, Fobble. Does that site include any interactive maps you can zoom on?
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09-05-2007, 12:58 AM | #43 |
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So I'm going to take this year off. I still haven't decided if I want to go to school. I feel like sometimes higher education, as good as it sounds, isn't always the best option. Some people just aren't fit to be in college. My cousin tried to go to a private institution but ended up unenrolling after first semester as a freshman. He's a bright guy, smart, but just couldn't handle college. I kind of feel like, if I too were to attend college that it just might not be right for me, and I might waste a semester's worth of money when I could be establishing myself in the blue collar work force for maybe 14 dollars an hour this fall. Let's say in a year I move up to 18 dollars an hour, full time job. That's what, 30k a year? Maybe my math is wrong, but for a 19 year old I'll definitely take that. From what I've read most of you are well educated and attended school, but I am not convinced it will be the best decision for some people, maybe myself.
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09-05-2007, 06:41 AM | #44 |
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Vermont hicks exist, and are breath-taking. Remember that it's completely rural and mountainous...
I'll tell you what. Try this as an exercise. Go to Match.com and check out what sort of people are within ten miles of the area code that you figure is perfect for you. You don't have to date them, just browse and look at them. |
09-05-2007, 07:51 AM | #45 |
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True. Of course if you really want intolerance, check out the Vermont left.
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