RWC said:
The chart was taken from an objective source that was neither confirming nor denying any "racial superiority". It is but one of many charts on race and intelligence. It's a pretty consistent statistic; blacks rank lowest, Asians rank highest. By your logic a chart by David Duke would have whites come out on top.
You make an interesting number of points here. Well, 'interesting', in the sense of the Thesaurus being that rewritten and that word appearing under 'torture'. So let us gradually pick your argument apart, without actually arguing by quote-breaking your tedium down, and randomly scattering my reply with visuals aids.
Having an above average IQ will lend leverage to critical thinking skills (making better decisions) and the tools for success that lead and create opportunity. Opportunity isn't predicated on race/nationality/pigmentation. It's available to all that are willing, able and have the drive to achieve. But then again, you've failed to acknowledge this because you're hung up on the exception rather than the rule.
Have you noticed how donuts without icing or castor sugar taste so much fluffier than their glop-covered counterparts? It is possible to believe that this could be related to race, but then I don't care. I just buy the donuts and eat them with a nice cup of tea.
It's quite possible that there are geniuses that have effectively thrown away their gift and have achieved nothing. It's also possible that there are those with an IQ of 75 that have accumulated significant wealth by legal means other than throwing a ball or winning the lottery; it's improbable but altogether possible. But let's realistic- these are exceptions
This is flawed in two ways. Firstly, nobody but you
really cares. Secondly, you've posted it in Speak Freely, where arseholes like me can wander in and pad your thread out with distracting posts such as this. Most members are probably grateful for the diversion. Let us have a look at what most members probably feel about this thread when trying to read through it.
As you can see the dispersal is quite unanimous in two fields. Clearly most members with testicles would rather be adjusting them then actually taking part in this argument. Perhaps we should be worried by this, but I, as a casual observer would say 'good for them'.
The only demonstrable affect and correlation diet has on IQ is those of the malnourished.
I'd be more impressed if you could actually prove a point without using artistic hobos and smart kids from white trash families as "evidence".
So far your stratagy has consisted of little more than arguing against the provided statistics because you don't like the data they convey, and attact the source as being racist. This is in logic is known as the fallacy on Poisoning the Well: trying to refute the statement or argument by showing that the speaker has a nonrational motive for adopting it. Not only does it not prove your point, it shows that your premise is so weak that it doesn't support your conclusion, hence a fallacy.
All good points. Particularly if you are a dreadfully boring little bugger, who wanders by on a less-than-regular basis, making a few cursory posts about wrestling and racial issues before disappearing into the Electronic Ether.
In fact, I feel that many of us will have quickly scrolled through this thread simply to see who the main players are, rather than actually have any interest in the material whatsoever. It is evident that the regular member will only be interested in who the largest arsehole is, so they can quickly decide who to flame first. Let's take a look at the facts.
Source: Percentages calculated from data in Table 13, Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, "Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear 2002," April 6, 2003. White and Black excludes Hispanics.
To amend your poor reading comprehention look at the first chart again. It doesn't state ANYTHING about race. It's based on AMERICANS, period.
Further more, if you want to talk about the other social ills that are plaging the African American community, look at the chart again:
Yes, yes, yes. Look at all the lovely visual aids. I see that by posting some pleasant little graphics, 'U R TEH WIN'. I feel we could all learn from this. In fact, I feel you have made such a splendid argument with their use, I have done so myself here in this very post. They do say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flatter. I just do it to take the piss out of you.
Once again, this chart is based on AMERICANS, ALL AMERICANS, not just AFRICAN AMERICANS.
Further more, blacks and hispanics are dumbing down the average on the American IQ scale. They have lower IQ's, make poorer decisions and commit more crime then their white counterparts. Especially the blacks.
Yes. What a clever way to conclude. Now, as you can probably tell, I personally do not give a shit about your ramblings. Upon checking the thread I see a few other of TK's well educated members have already contributed. Mostly with a dash of disinterest, or simply to have a mild nibble at either yourself or CU. So let us see the final chart.
Yep. As you can see, I am clearly above the others in terms of not giving a fuck about your boring arguments or beliefs. It is clear, that if you were a Star Trek character, you'd be this guy:
Now, kindly find another fucking gimmick, you boring little shit, and above all, have a nice day!