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manaboutown 03-17-2016 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1200148)
I don't recall anyone attacking anyone with a degree. I made the comment that degrees don't necessarily mean a person is smart.

Now that might depend on the degree... IQ Estimates by College Major – Statistic Brain

joldnol 03-17-2016 07:20 PM

You didn't Gracie and I understand why you asked your question and there were many useful answers but there were also multiple answers insulting folks with college degrees.

graciegirl 03-17-2016 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 1200155)
You didn't Gracie and I understand why you asked your question and there were many useful answers but there were also multiple answers insulting folks with college degrees.



Whew. You are not someone I would EVER want to insult.


Your fan,


Gracie.

rubicon 03-18-2016 05:26 AM

One can only wonder.

Topspinmo 03-18-2016 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1200088)
I do not have a degree.
I am stupid.

I have some college and I am STOOPID, ! :popcorn: but not brainwashed:ohdear:

Some relate STOOPID to unable to spell or use proper kings grammar?
Some relate STOOPID to party affiliation?
Some relate STOOPID to difference in opinion
Some relate STOOPID to certain areas of the United States?
I sure there lots more? "0" this is STOOPID :bigbow:

TNLAKEPANDA 03-18-2016 12:39 PM

I would think that it would be under 30% for sure

RickeyD 03-18-2016 02:01 PM

What percentage of American citizens have college degrees?
 
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1200151)
Now that might depend on the degree... IQ Estimates by College Major – Statistic Brain


I suppose now I'm the consummate underachiever [emoji53]

Biker Dog 03-19-2016 05:36 AM

"Trade School" learn to work with the hands you were born with.

asianthree 03-19-2016 07:05 AM

Sadly a ton of debt and not enough jobs

RickeyD 03-19-2016 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Biker Dog (Post 1200683)
"Trade School" learn to work with the hands you were born with.

Unfortunately these hands are coming over our border with the resulting low wages now paid for these jobs. Difficult to compete with illegal workers.

Biker Dog 03-19-2016 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1200726)
Unfortunately these hands are coming over our border with the resulting low wages now paid for these jobs. Difficult to compete with illegal workers.

Not true, they do not have Trade school experience. Most college degrees are not worth the paper they printed on.

Cisco Kid 03-19-2016 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DougB (Post 1200135)
How stupid are you?:a040:



If you gave me a penny for my thoughts, I’d have to give you change back.

RickeyD 03-19-2016 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Biker Dog (Post 1200736)
Not true, they do not have Trade school experience. Most college degrees are not worth the paper they printed on.

I work new construction in NYC. Hotels mostly, both union and non union. Non union jobs are becoming more prevalent here since they come in at 80% of union bid work. Illegals are flourishing in the following trades. Carpenters, electricians, laborers, plumbers, masons. These illegals come from Russia, Ireland, Poland, Central & South America. They attended trade schools and OJT in their home countries. On these construction jobs they make one third what our citizens earn with absolutely no benefits. Anyone attending trade school in this country can look forward to low wages and minimal benefits because of our politicians and our lack of will to change it. Welcome to the new world order Biker dog.

graciegirl 03-19-2016 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1200752)
If you gave me a penny for my thoughts, I’d have to give you change back.



Cisco,


I think we ALL sometimes feel insecure about how smart we are.


I further feel insecure about how smart the people are in college, teaching our kids and grandkids and getting BIG bucks to do it. Some are deserving of a lot of money and some are not.


THAT is the reason that although I wish that higher education would be free to all, I think it would also be a potential financing mess, with a lot of people abusing the system. And drinking in huge profits that they don't deserve. If only things were as simple and clear as they looked when I was young.


Disclaimer; So far all college education of both generations of our descendants have been paid for by US. AND all of those descendants are gainfully employed. Look at this girl...proud? Yes! BUT if they had not attended college and were gainfully employed, I would feel the same.


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