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There is a syndicated radio talk show host based here in Atlanta named Neil Boortz. He loves to speak disparagingly about those of us whom he calls the “great unwashed”. He likes to state how so many people cannot formulate an intelligent question or state what is on their minds in a coherent manner. I know that all people are not equal in terms of their education or even in their natural intelligence or ability to learn. Some people call his show and really do sound kinda dumb. Funny thing is, in spite of his condescending manner towards those with “low IQ’s” Mr Boortz has, at times, a problem dealing with people who call his show and have an intelligent argument that differs from his own. He likes to yell about how stupid we all are but insults us when we try to educate ourselves and oppose his point of view.
As for myself. I did not go to college so maybe I am unwashed. I do try to read as much as possible though and I do understand most of what I read. Take Irving Babbitt for instance. I am almost finished with his “Democracy and Leadership”. In it he speaks about many other writers and philosophers, some of whom I have studied, some who I know by name but have not studied, and it is tough for me to follow his thoughts sometimes. I also have to use the dictionary frequently! Nevertheless I have gained a great deal of insight and knowledge from this book. When I tried to confront Mr Boortz with some of these ideas and challenge some of his opinions he told me that I was trying too hard to sound intellectual and proceeded to thank his engineer for starting the music and cutting me off. Well my question is this. Does Mr. Boortz want us to stay stupid and unwashed so that he can continue to blame all of this countries problems on us? Or does he truly care about this country and its people and does he want us to be educated (even if it’s self education),even if we disagree with him?
Think about it and get started reading. I’d like for you to start with “Democracy and Leadership” but you don’t have to. Try Jefferson, Burke, Goethe, The American State Papers, or Dante. You do not have to go to college to read these books. Just do it and fight back.
Keeping it real.