arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? - Page 2

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

ppssshh who listens to that guy anyways?

T.G · 07-18-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Don't get in to an argument with him. Just tell him it isn't worth the stress.

One does not have to go to college to be educated and many uneducated people have degrees.

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My opinion only, but book learnin' ain't got nuthin' to do with how open minded a person may or may not be to new ideas.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ain't worth it.

"You're right. See ya".

These guys are wise.

I've found very few things in life are worth that much of an argument, stress or strife over. You and your step-BIL are living under the same roof right now. Someone has to be the more mature person or it's not going to be bearable. For better or worse, it seems that role has fallen on you.

Ogre · 07-18-2011, 12:59 PM

Sorry your in this situation. This is usually a no win situation with someone you live with.

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Sorry your in this situation. This is usually a no win situation with someone you live with.

i move across the state to school in 6weeks.

Ogre · 07-18-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

i move across the state to school in 6weeks.

By improving yourself and learning new things you have won the argument. Maybe he fights with you because he thinks he as achieved all he can, so he has to belittle you to prove he is a "MAN". Just know that you are going to be better then that!!!

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

By improving yourself and learning new things you have won the argument. Maybe he fights with you because he thinks he as achieved all he can, so he has to belittle you to prove he is a "MAN". Just know that you are going to be better then that!!!

well he is going to ITT for some tech degree. so unless someone can prove the a major university makes me better then him going to a tech school(which i HIGHLY doubt) then we are even. But i guess we could go with that he is (see above in bold) mad that he wasn't able to go to school when he was younger and maybe feels ive achieved more(time spent in military) then he was able to at my age, thus what you are referring to?

i feel like that idea is confusing to read.

Average Joe · 07-18-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

i move across the state to school in 6weeks.

Can I give you a piece of advice many 20 somethings wished they had listened to in college?

Go to college for a "trade", not a mindset or "world view." Look at these six degrees. Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Western History, Engineering, Accounting. Which ones are trades? Of the people who graduate with one of those six degrees, which students will have the easiest time finding a job applying what they learned?

My degree is half and half, and I am kicking myself in the ass for it.

Ogre · 07-18-2011, 01:27 PM

It just seems to me that you have more going for you. Just keep yourself above it. Just know that some people will argue just for the sake of arguing!!!

neoflex · 07-18-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

It just seems to me that you have more going for you. Just keep yourself above it. Just know that some people will argue just for the sake of arguing!!!

Plus the fact that you will be moving shortly means it's only temporary and between now and than just do your best to let it roll off your back.

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

It just seems to me that you have more going for you. Just keep yourself above it. Just know that some people will argue just for the sake of arguing!!!

well thank you, i like to think im doing pretty well for myself.

smokin5 · 07-18-2011, 01:57 PM

I don't agree with the college/noncollege comparison.
After all, I'll bet nearly every one of our "illustrious"
Congressmen and Senators in D.C. went to colege.
How many of them appear to check the facts or keep
an open mind? Just sayin.

neoflex · 07-18-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

I don't agree with the college/noncollege comparison.
After all, I'll bet nearly every one of our "illustrious"
Congressmen and Senators in D.C. went to colege.
How many of them appear to check the facts or keep
an open mind? Just sayin.

J/K

The Poet · 07-18-2011, 02:46 PM

Question: To what do you attribute the ignorance and apathy of the masses?

Answer: Don't know, and don't care.

The next time you get cheesed off by his stubborn self-righteous attitude, cite him the story of Socrates' visit to the Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle told the renowned philosopher that he was the wisest man in the world, because he knew he did not know.

OLS · 07-18-2011, 03:00 PM

Hard times force your back against a wall where everyone is trying to get a piece of yo,u and to top it all off,
whether she says it or not, the man thinks his wife looks at him as a failure. People in that situation tend to try
to win em where and when they can. It is a weak attempt at regaining self-respect. There are a hundred ways
to exploit that and make it work for you, albeit cruelly so. I agree that short of giving you the psychoanalysis on
it, that you do your best to say, "when you are right you are right", then leave him in silence to ponder his sham
of a self-respect all alone.

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 03:37 PM

that makes complete sense then and

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 04:48 PM

thanks for the help everyone!

Devanmc · 07-18-2011, 05:51 PM

im going for a masters in supply management. probly western history is a trade and nursing for a job.

My grandfather was in the same field. it should be pretty stable career, atleast i hope.

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? Sorry your in this situation. This is usually a no win situation with someone you live with. __________________

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? It just seems to me that you have more going for you. Just keep yourself above it. Just know that some people will argue just for the sake of arguing!!! __________________

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smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? I don't agree with the college/noncollege comparison. After all, I'll bet nearly every one of our "illustrious" Congressmen and Senators in D.C. went to colege. How many of them appear to check the facts or keep an open mind? Just sayin. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? Question: To what do you attribute the ignorance and apathy of the masses? Answer: Don't know, and don't care. The next time you get cheesed off by his stubborn self-righteous attitude, cite him the story of Socrates' visit to the Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle told the renowned philosopher that he was the wisest man in the world, because he knew he did not know.

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OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? Hard times force your back against a wall where everyone is trying to get a piece of yo,u and to top it all off, whether she says it or not, the man thinks his wife looks at him as a failure. People in that situation tend to try to win em where and when they can. It is a weak attempt at regaining self-respect. There are a hundred ways to exploit that and make it work for you, albeit cruelly so. I agree that short of giving you the psychoanalysis on it, that you do your best to say, "when you are right you are right", then leave him in silence to ponder his sham of a self-respect all alone.

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Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? that makes complete sense then and __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

07-18-2011, 04:48 PM	#16
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? thanks for the help everyone! __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

07-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#17
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: arguments/discussions with the educated vs uneducated? im going for a masters in supply management. probly western history is a trade and nursing for a job. My grandfather was in the same field. it should be pretty stable career, atleast i hope. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best