Irreconcilable Ideas

Cognitive Dissonance, Islam, and Critical Thinking

irreconcilableideas — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:45 +0000

Sad but true. Another irreconcilable idea rears its ugly head. Be sure to read “Resolving the Cognitive Dissonance of Islam” over at American Thinker.

Our critical thinking skills will work just fine until somone tells us we can’t think that way.

Obama & Gen X – In Need of Supervision

irreconcilableideas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:30:08 +0000

I was reading this over at GayPatriot the other day and felt compelled to leave a comment regarding the Baby Boomers as being “callous children.” But my view is that Obama is not a Baby Boomer at all. He is clearly a Gen X product. Some might call him a “tweener,” but it is clear he fits the X mold.

Two of the defining characteristics of an X fit Obama perfectly:

See every job as temporary and a step to something better
No strong sense of mission or loyalty to an organization

It’s interesting that these two characteristics lead to the perception that he may be of the narcissistic mold as well – something that many have written about. Throw in a couple more characteristics…..

Don’t like close supervision
Emphasis on leisure and entertainment

……and we can see how he doesn’t much like others telling him what should be done. But there is plenty of time for basketball, golf, parties, and hobnobbing with celebrities.

Hmmm, maybe there is something to these generational generalizations!

Windmills Are Environmentally Friendly……

irreconcilableideas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:50:07 +0000

……Unless you are a bird out for a flight.

I saw this the other day at Small Dead Animals and it made me sick. Apparently it is now ok to harm animals when it fits the agenda. The cognitive dissonance in these people is going to kill them. (after clicking link scroll up above comments – it may take a moment for the video to load)

Listening to Rush Limbaugh

irreconcilableideas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:38:54 +0000

As a follow up to the previous post you may want to take a look at this from American Thinker – The Vilification of Rush.

The whole fiasco about Rush and what he said was a gross exaggeration (lie) carried by the mainstream press. Several apologies followed. But we sure know how sincere those were, don’t we?

You know folks, if you never listen to Rush how do you know what he thinks?

It’s Only For Now………Fox News!

irreconcilableideas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:29:56 +0000

I’m starting to believe that the left is made up primarily of individuals that react in a basic reflexive sort of way. Any mention of several things and they simply blurt out an expletive or cringe as though they have just witnessed something horrific. The stimuli that elicits these reactions include Bush, Fox News, Rush, Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, Sarah Palin, Hannity, O’Reilly, and others.

As I thought about this driving home yesterday, I was listening to a couple of tunes from Avenue Q and remembered one of the last songs in the production, For Now. No, I’m not usually listening to Broadway musicals. I had just recently discovered the CD in a box and decided to take a listen again. I had seen Avenue Q a few months before it won the Tony Award for Best Musical (2004). It was cleverly done with some catchy songs.

Anyways, the song For Now included the lines “It’s only for now…….sex! It’s only for now…….your hair!” “It’s only for now…….George Bush!” So, I started wondering what that might have been changed to after Bush left office. And wouldn’t you know?! “It’s only for now……Fox News!”

I guess I should have known they couldn’t find something a little more politically neutral after Bush left office. The left thoroughly enjoys dropping insults wherever and whenever they can, and they certainly have a tight grip on the arts. I’ve even noticed it slowly creeping in to sports writing as well.

Is it possible for the left to actually discuss and defend their views without name calling? I really do think that they have trained their following to simply react. They use satire and sarcasm (Jon Stewart for instance) as a way to make it cool to think their way. Since they have little knowledge of what is being discussed, they simply think that Jon Stewart’s cleverness must be a sign of intelligence. So they all go along with it and laugh in order to maintain a social status with peers. It’s all so sad.

Tammy Bruce and Public Service

irreconcilableideas — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:11:58 +0000

So while I’m on this public service kick, I’d also like to point out another lady that is doing some good. That would be Tammy Bruce!

I was offended by CNN deciding that they needed to do a piece with a psychiatrist about Talk Radio: Who is listening? I know they were hoping to find out that the listeners suffered from some mental illness. Pat over at Tammy Bruce has a post.

I’m now waiting for the report on the rabid individuals who write and comment at Huffington Post or Daily Koz. Are they stable? Should we be worried? Or, if you have ever listened to Air America or other left wing radio shows you will know how there needs to be immediate psychiatic attention to these individuals. Maybe their condition could be covered with our new universal health care!

Michelle Malkin and Public Service

irreconcilableideas — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:32 +0000

I was just over at michellemalkin.com and saw that she has a post on the push for public service as well. I like a lot about what Michelle Malkin has to say on many issues. She seems to often be doing what the press used to do and is supposed to do.

I’d like to say that I think Michelle Malkin is providing a public service.

Thank you Michelle!

Disgraceful!

irreconcilableideas — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:20:56 +0000

So the administration and the President do not think they should communicate with Fox News? The network with the highest ratings and connections to more Americans than any other network (in many cases more than several of the others combined)?

Am I dreaming again? How can this be? They have an obligation and a duty to communicate with EVERYONE!

Can’t answer the tough questions? That speaks a great deal now, doesn’t it?

Service……..Or Else!

irreconcilableideas — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:19:14 +0000

I ran across this from Big Hollywood. The push for more service from the masses.

Last week we had a speaker at the college who spoke on the differences between the generations (Baby Boomers, X, Millennium). One of the defining characteristcs of the Millennials was their dedication to service in their community.

As I looked about the room as she was saying this I could see from faces that not many were believing. In fact, we had just heard about an hour before how making community service should be a curriculum requirement. In other words, forcing them to perform community service as a graduation requirement.

Doesn’t sound like the desire to perform community service is an intrinsic desire to me.

I’m Black and I Don’t Know How to Vote

irreconcilableideas — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:17:25 +0000

How is this possible?

Justice concludes black voters need Democratic Party

From Instapundit.com and The Washington Times.

There can be no defense. Slap me, I must be dreaming.