Cheating is NOT American. Not by my definition. Mr. Lears' blathering about America defines only Mr. Lears himself. My guess is that Jackhole Lears however, is not an American. Up yours Jackson Lears. Your article does not back up your opening statement's idiotic presumption. Sincerely, Jeff Taylor Proud American
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Well well... quite amazing. For starters, yes, my comment went a little far by being rude to Mr. Lears and I apologize. Short of that, I stand by it. I do get the article, Soy-amigo, but I appreciate your comment. After writing my comment I was indeed forced to turn the "are you a cheater" eye on myself and yes, yes, even the great proud american was forced to admit that this sickening culture of cheating that Jackson Lears talks about has crept into my life, even if only in the smallest way. So thanks for the reminder Jackson. Why don't …
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Soy, You're still not being clear. Now you're talking about feeling cheated. Damn straight I feel cheated. Doesn't mean I'm going to cheat. What gets my goat about the article isn't that it points out the culture of cheating that exists and that David Callahan is concerned. It's the stance that "Cheating is as American as cherry pie" and "In this society only a putz doesn't cheat" represent as statements. I think that's a chicken sh*t attitude and you seem to have bought into it. How depressing. Your "let's get out there and cheat" comment might very well to prove to …
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Holy Monkeys Abolibri! I think I established that I don't think anything is black and white.I would also argue with your assertion that I somehow don't see what the article is about and disagree that cheating is an American reality. I fully agree with you there. I think that accepting cheating is an attack on the American Dream. My distaste for a few sentences in the article and it's overall tone may have steered this forum a little off point... I must reiterate that I agree that things in this country have gotten ugly. I just don't accept it as OK, …
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I'm glad you see my point Amolibri, even through my harsh approach! Funny how those who are "American by choice" have what seems to be a stronger pride and/or understanding about the ideals this Country was founded on than some native born citizens. I think it also comes with an understanding of our history. Yes Ammonia D, No ill will here either. I am still offended by Jackson Lears' take on the topic of cheating. He very clearly advocates cheating in his article, be it tongue in cheek or not, I personally don't appreciate it and I think it dumbs down …
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