One of the most amazing, and FUNNIEST, examples of American anti intellectualism was uttered by Pappy O Daniels, who served as Governor of Texas in the 1920's.
He was once asked to provide interpreters for Spanish-speaking criminal defendants in the Texas Courts.
O Daniels refused, holding that , "If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it's good enough for them damn Mexicans."
As usual Matthew, well written and food for thought. You definitely touch on things that make me want to dive deeper. As I watch the curser blinking at me, I have to think before I type. There are things you have said that do register with me, but that is ok. I am an independent thinker so I like to hear (read) perspectives that are different than mine, I want to keep my ability to process information and research myself and if it lines up I can change my perspective. I like to quote Bruce Lee, be liquid.
The problem I have is you are channeling all my thoughts, and doing so eloquently. All that is left for me to do is to say "Right on!" Your blog should be required reading in every high school and college!
One of the most amazing, and FUNNIEST, examples of American anti intellectualism was uttered by Pappy O Daniels, who served as Governor of Texas in the 1920's.
He was once asked to provide interpreters for Spanish-speaking criminal defendants in the Texas Courts.
O Daniels refused, holding that , "If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it's good enough for them damn Mexicans."
I'm unsurprised. I wouldn't be surprised to hear a politician from Texas say something like that today.
As usual Matthew, well written and food for thought. You definitely touch on things that make me want to dive deeper. As I watch the curser blinking at me, I have to think before I type. There are things you have said that do register with me, but that is ok. I am an independent thinker so I like to hear (read) perspectives that are different than mine, I want to keep my ability to process information and research myself and if it lines up I can change my perspective. I like to quote Bruce Lee, be liquid.
Thanks Matthew for being fearless.
Thanks Robert. I've said it before but I truly appreciate you taking the time to both read and comment on my writing.
The problem I have is you are channeling all my thoughts, and doing so eloquently. All that is left for me to do is to say "Right on!" Your blog should be required reading in every high school and college!
Be well,
J
Required reading.. do you hate those students? 😉
Thanks Jorge. I need to call you soon.