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2. I've Been Seeing This For Years.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 05:22 PM

Apr 22

One of the things that shocked me going up & down the East Coast USA in the mid-80's was how many people couldn't read.
They cover it up well & I would make sure I didn't call attention to it once I figured it out. They usually seemed like intellegent people & not what you would expect.
But I was astonished how prevelent it was!

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How did we get here? By not bothering to read. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 22 OP

I totally agree with this....it is as obvious. I think the best statement in the article is ... walkingman Apr 22 #1

I've Been Seeing This For Years. BBbats Apr 22 #2

I guess that's Trump's 30%. tanyev Apr 22 #3

When I was a young kid, reading was presented to me as an ideal... slightlv Apr 22 #4

As chronicled in the movie Idiocracy. mdbl Apr 23 #5