The only difference is, I don't believe that "people" in general are stupid.

My frustration is directed more specifically at ONE group….AMERICANS.

Based on tons of evidence provided by AMERICANS, over (at least) the past 15 years I'd to say that many, IF NOT MOST Americans are, generally, just plain Stupid.

And sadly, I think being stupid and ignorant have become "as American as Apple pie."

Dare I say that American culture promotes Stupidity and ignorance these days. Look at our schools (including Universities and so-called "Think Tanks" (rolling my eyes). Look at big business, Wall Street, corporate nepotism, the arts (movies, television, music, etc). Look at sports AT H.S., College AND PRO levels.

And don't even get me started on people who serve at the highest levels of State and Federal government.

America has fallen in the World standing for many reasons….and IMO, for none moreso than the fact that we've become a culture, a society of *proud* ignorance and stupidity.