Anonymous #1 22w

I am a smart adult hence my extensive knowledge of Irish history

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Anonymous #1 22w

He like barely graduated college with a passing gpa and I graduated high school and college top of my class

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Anonymous OP 22w

Like yeah he should know what the ira is but you’re giving me crazy young Sheldon vibes. Take your issues up with the housing market not your brother who isn’t into history

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Anonymous #1 22w

lol I’ve never been young Sheldon vibes, school was just always my strong suit and easy for me. And I have a natural affinity for research and history And it’s nothing against him, it’s against capitalism and the myth of American meritocracy

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Anonymous #1 22w

And anti intellectualism is highly concerning in our society tbh

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Anonymous OP 22w

Bruv I’m telling you that’s what the post read like, flexing how you’re smarter/ know more about the history of Ireland than your brother is Sheldon all the way

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Anonymous #1 22w

Anti intellectualism is a disease absolutely but you can be an intellectual without feeling the need to tell everyone and shit on people with different interests

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Anonymous #1 22w

It was a commentary on the sad state of the economy, my brother. And how Americans don’t bother to educate themselves on history or what happens outside of the US because of anti intellectualism being pushed on us. It’s not to flex, its to say the idea of promised success bc of academic success is bs despite what they tell you growing up Everyone’s interest should be constantly educating themselves to grow but bread and circuses win ig He’s a new friend, I wouldn’t call him my brother yet

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Anonymous OP 22w

I don’t see how not knowing about the Irish Republican Army is an indictment of the American economy. I didn’t learn about it in school either. Some people are just curious about other things. Maybe it’s history in another area or time period. Maybe it’s art, engineering, or programming. Some people are unfortunately just not very curious and prefer to relax instead (honestly, sometimes I wish I did that lmao)

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Anonymous #2 22w

He’s extremely ignorant and apathetic towards politics and history. To the point that he doesn’t really have opinions. That’s what he said when I met him. My mom is the same way. As he is someone who’s more privileged than me, that frustrates me that he has no interest in wanting to learn more about the world. I often get frustrated with my mom too even tho she’s otherwise a good person and I love her so much. It’s not just the IRA, it just always shocks me when ppl don’t know what the Ira is

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Anonymous #2 22w

Yeah like maybe I’m being too harsh but I’m just honestly sick and tired with how uneducated Americans are about the rest of the world. It’s not just him, it’s everyone

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Anonymous OP 22w

Ohh I see. Yeah that’s probably more of a problem then, if he’s apathetic to politics. He probably doesn’t realize how much it affects his life. Like saving up for a house

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