# Why none of you are as wise as you think you are **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [January 5, 2000, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163 "2000-01-05T19:06:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Gr8Kat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gr8kat/32/18668_2.png) [@Gr8Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gr8Kat)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/41 "2000-01-05T20:22:00Z")
Paranoid ramblings don’t really seem to qualify as a “debate.” Doesn’t this belong in the Pit? * * * “I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I don’t get it,” Jack Handy [The Kat House](http://members.aol.com/gr8kat1/KatGen/home.htm) [Join the FSH Webring](http://members.aol.com/gr8kat1/KatGen/fshwebring.htm) ---
**Author:** ![FORMERAGENT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@FORMERAGENT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FORMERAGENT)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/42 "2000-01-05T20:25:00Z")
Gregorian calendar… 13 days off… todays the day before Christmas Eve… ive taken off through the 7th… Christmas Day. ---
**Author:** ![Spiritus\_Mundi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Spiritus\_Mundi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiritus_Mundi)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/43 "2000-01-05T20:26:00Z")
> [@](#): > > That’s been explained as a limitation of his network connection. Live with it. Nope – a limitation of his imagination and intelligence, obviously. He sems to have fixed the imagination part, at least. > [@](#): > > someone impress me, convince me… that I should in any way FURTHER verify anything i say… or who i am? I haven’t the slightest interest in either. [quote] why not check the Aerojet homepage… and also start a hunt of the locations i mentioned… and the projects. {/quote] see above. But since you mention it, what possible insight am I supposed to gain from teh fact that you can reference information that is freely available over the web. > [@](#): > > very direct, very sure, very confident… then we play the game called “now what?” and you all seem scared… Let me check . . . Nope, still confident, assured and (semi-)direct. Maybe your top-secret remote emotion detector is on teh fritz. Have you had it calibrated recently? > [@](#): > > you all talk as though you were experts, and authorities, yet when faced with one, you mock… I talk as myself. I mock it seems appropriate. I have met several experts on this board, but I have yet to see reason to include you in that group. (Though I did metnion you in the same sentence, I must be getting soft.) > [@](#): > > then when the authority and backing are shown… as Phaedrus saw I am afraid you will need a much more reliable witness than that. Or (now here’s a thought) you could always attempt to back up your vague posturing with reason and information. > [@](#): > > put up some contest here, dont bore me Take responsibility for your own life. The rest of humanity has no duty to entertain you. However, since you asked Sooooo nicely: I will give massive props to the first poster who can name the eight US Presidents who share 4 last names. No fair looking it up – integrity is its own reward. (Hey – you wanted a contest, right?) * * * - The best lack all conviction The worst are full of passionate intensity. \* ---
**Author:** ![Navigator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/4af34b/32.png) [@Navigator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Navigator)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/44 "2000-01-05T20:27:00Z")
should we debate the ‘does this belong in the pit?’ question?? and if we do, will it not then be a debate a belong in the great debate forum??? ## aaaaiiiiiieeeeeaaaaHhhhhh † Jon † Phillipians 4:13 ---
**Author:** ![Spiritus\_Mundi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Spiritus\_Mundi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiritus_Mundi)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/45 "2000-01-05T20:32:00Z")
Ah – the “old claendar”, the one created by people too ignorant of their world to get the number of days in a year correct. No wonder it appeals to you. * * * - The best lack all conviction The worst are full of passionate intensity. \* ---
**Author:** ![FORMERAGENT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@FORMERAGENT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FORMERAGENT)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/46 "2000-01-05T20:33:00Z")
and no one can do better than this? ;( ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/47 "2000-01-05T20:35:00Z")
John Adams John Quincy Adams Teddy Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Andrew Johnson Lyndon Johnson William Henry Harrison Benjamin Harrison Please tell me my prize includes a laser tank, an ultrasecret car computer (but one with a caps lock off feature), or a telescope that can see secret space stations. ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/48 "2000-01-05T20:36:00Z")
ROFLOL!! Ok, THAT was funny too!!! ---
**Author:** ![inertia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d07c76/32.png) [@inertia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inertia)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/49 "2000-01-05T20:42:00Z")
Everyone, may I have your attention please? Formeragent is what as known as a Troll. The more you post to this thread the more you will encourage him. Just stop. He’s obviously a 14 year old kid who gets his jollies by pretending he’s someone else. Formeragent: > [@](#): > > so let me start thinking of an excuse to remove you David… of course remember, its business not personal, and its always a matter of national security. National security my ass. Let me remind you little boy that you’ve already committed a felony by threatening someone across state lines. Do all of us a favor and stop posting nonsense. * * * I guess I’ll see ya’ there. ---
**Author:** ![dlv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f9b8f/32.png) [@dlv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dlv)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/50 "2000-01-05T20:45:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Do all of us a favor and stop posting nonsense. Which poster(s) are you addressing? ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/51 "2000-01-05T20:46:00Z")
I am on a roll with LauraLee today. Would you mind following me around to the other threads so I can build up a fan base. Maybe start a Mullinator Appreciation Club. I am available for speeches, slight fee. By the way Formeragent, what days did you take off. One post made me think the 5th, 6th, and 7th. Another post made it sound like 13 days. Just curious, and if it is 13 days, a little jealous. ---
**Author:** ![FORMERAGENT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@FORMERAGENT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FORMERAGENT)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/52 "2000-01-05T20:51:00Z")
i took 3 days off… for holidays on a claendar shifted 13 days over… sorry for the confusion, lest it be used against me by more mature people…lol troll… i should check our files and see if those really exist or not…lol and if i have committed a felony… why am i so free to continue? YAWN… is this MR. I know law, like the back of my hairy hand speaking?? Why yes it is INERTIA… ---
**Author:** ![Pariah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/41988e/32.png) [@Pariah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pariah)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/53 "2000-01-05T20:51:00Z")
You forgot: Gerald Ford Harrison Ford And Harry was BEST. ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/54 "2000-01-05T20:55:00Z")
I LOVE Harrison Ford!!! Mullinator~ are you that funny in all your threads?? ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/55 "2000-01-05T21:01:00Z")
SM…John and his son J. Quincy; William H. and his grandson Benjamin; Theodore and his niece’s husband Franklin; and Andrew and his non-kin Lyndon. Trick question for you: what post-Watergate President shared a surname with a pre-Civil War Vice President? ---
**Author:** ![MKM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/edb3f5/32.png) [@MKM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MKM)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/56 "2000-01-05T21:11:00Z")
Hey Poly, that would be the esteemable Mr. Clinton. George Clinton - VP under Jefferson 1805-09 * * * “We love Him because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 † ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/57 "2000-01-05T21:12:00Z")
George Clinton??? _gets out funky 70’s clothes, gets ready to dance_ Oh wait…wrong George Clinton. Nevermind. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/58 "2000-01-05T21:14:00Z")
Nice job, Mike…there’s another one, and it involves a trick phrasing in my original question. ---
**Author:** ![Navigator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/4af34b/32.png) [@Navigator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Navigator)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/59 "2000-01-05T21:15:00Z")
## move the pre and the vice around… and you get Johnson † Jon † Phillipians 4:13 ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163/60 "2000-01-05T21:17:00Z")
LauraLee, I try to be that funny. If you want to find my main domain, then hang out in MPSIMs. My areas of expert knowledge (sports, politics) are called on pretty rarely, so I am usually able to just sit back and be a smartass. Oh sure, every now and then I swing and miss, but when Formeragent is providing the perfect set-up, it would be pretty hard to not be funny. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-none-of-you-are-as-wise-as-you-think-you-are/17163.md?page=4)