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walkingman

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1. Is it politically incorrect to say because they are stupid or ignorant?

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:04 AM

Jul 19

Stupid - having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
"I was stupid enough to think she was perfect"

Ignorant - lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing.
"they were ignorant of astronomy"

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Why MAGA hates science so much [View all] marmar Jul 19 OP

Is it politically incorrect to say because they are stupid or ignorant? walkingman Jul 19 #1

I like the term willfully ignorant Metaphorical Jul 19 #2

What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? EYESORE 9001 Jul 19 #4

Good points and I agree. It's wonderful that we the collective information at our fingertips these days walkingman Jul 19 #5

It's hard or complex, and they are intellectually lazy NewHendoLib Jul 19 #3

Disparity in educational opportunities might have something to do with it FakeNoose Jul 19 #6