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Is that a recoil from the Eastern-Bloc era worship of intellectuals, or is it completely separate, or something else? Americans are often accused of undervalui
by mbg721 4y ago
Is that a recoil from the Eastern-Bloc era worship of intellectuals, or is it completely separate, or something else? Americans are often accused of undervaluing people who pursue intellectual professions and propping up "Joe the Plumber," which is why I ask.
- paganel 4y agoI think it dates to before WW2, it's the spirit of "he was smart enough to fool the State/those in command, he deserves all our respect".