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From: tony cooper on 3 Jun 2010 11:01 On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:59:55 -0700, ASCII <me2(a)privacy.net> wrote: >Mike Russell wrote: >> >>Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a >>change? > >If 'downs' syndrome is a Mongolian Idiot, >then >'ups' syndrome must be a Mongolian Genius. It's "Down's Syndrome", but the current trend is to refer to as "Down Syndrome". The name is derived from the UK physician John Langdon Down who first described it in 1866. Like many conditions, there are levels of impairment. They are not all so limited in cognitive ability to be classified as "idiots". -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
From: Peter on 3 Jun 2010 11:05 "John McWilliams" <jpmcw(a)comcast.net> wrote in message news:hu8ela$hn7$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... > whisky-dave wrote: >> "John McWilliams" <jpmcw(a)comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:hu6mj2$dms$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... >>> Savageduck wrote: >>>> On 2010-06-02 14:32:26 -0700, John McWilliams <jpmcw(a)comcast.net> said: >>>> >>>>> Allen wrote: >>>>>> Peter wrote: >>>>>>> "Allen" <allent(a)austin.rr.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:PpCdnX5mia8P-JvRnZ2dnUVZ_rydnZ2d(a)giganews.com... >>>>>>>> Savageduck wrote: >>>>>>>> <snip> >>>>>>>>> Given that you are not going to find 72% of any test population >>>>>>>>> scoring below 95. >>>>>>>> One exception: the population of my killfile for this group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have yet to meet a member of Mensa who had any intelligence. >>>>>>> >>>>>> I've known many people (including myself) who qualified for Mensa, >>>>>> but only one who was actually a member. She proves your statement. >>>>> Now, now, we who exceed the so-called Mensa standard by a hundred >>>>> points or more ("Uber-Mensaists") >>>> Huh! That remark just got you removed from any consideration for MENSA >>>> qualification, or membership at any level "uber" or standard . >>> I know I shouldn't reveal this, but I am on the admissions committee for >>> the uber class, and the extra secret one that's above it such that I >>> cannot mention its name, and probably shouldn't mention its >>> existence.... If you wish to be considered for candidacy, we have a >>> secure and non-googleable web site I will invite you to to start the >>> process. Hit me off line. >>> >>> Good luck! >> >> What does it cost ? >> > > It's a bargain at $800.00. The real costs are underwritten by the Trust. > You get a couple of really nice wall hangings, framed sheepskin (real), > hand lettered: a lifetime supply of stationery; and a gold pen set (18 > kt). Application fees are $150.00. And well worth the cost, if your ego requires it. Many years ago I considered applying for membership. Although I clearly qualified, I could not see any benefit to me. I get more enjoyment from a Gropper lithograph that was purchased for $10 and given to me because it reminded my client of me. I have never seen -- Peter
From: Peter on 3 Jun 2010 11:33 "tony cooper" <tony_cooper213(a)earthlink.net> wrote in message news:0jgf069bsgvocolpmmukca08e1dko5qokt(a)4ax.com... > On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:59:55 -0700, ASCII <me2(a)privacy.net> wrote: > >>Mike Russell wrote: >>> >>>Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a >>>change? >> >>If 'downs' syndrome is a Mongolian Idiot, >>then >>'ups' syndrome must be a Mongolian Genius. > > It's "Down's Syndrome", but the current trend is to refer to as "Down > Syndrome". The name is derived from the UK physician John Langdon > Down who first described it in 1866. > > Like many conditions, there are levels of impairment. They are not > all so limited in cognitive ability to be classified as "idiots". > Absolutely correct. Many independently function in society. Many years ago I was on the board of a training facility/workshop for people with disabilities. They were trained in how to work within their limits. I found it extremely gratifying to see the progress that could be made. -- Peter
From: Pete on 3 Jun 2010 11:39 On 2010-06-03 16:01:13 +0100, tony cooper said: > On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:59:55 -0700, ASCII <me2(a)privacy.net> wrote: > >> Mike Russell wrote: >>> >>> Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a >>> change? >> >> If 'downs' syndrome is a Mongolian Idiot, >> then >> 'ups' syndrome must be a Mongolian Genius. > > It's "Down's Syndrome", but the current trend is to refer to as "Down > Syndrome". The name is derived from the UK physician John Langdon > Down who first described it in 1866. > > Like many conditions, there are levels of impairment. They are not > all so limited in cognitive ability to be classified as "idiots". The UK NHS refers to it as "Down's syndrome" on many of its websites. Sufferers have learnt to play the "village idiot" role when expected, which is often. Those that I have met and those I have seen on documentaries have such uncanny insight that it makes me wonder if they have "the true genius". Many syndromes and disorders give the sufferer such a depth of understanding, of certain subjects, that "normal" people appear idiots to them, yet they keep that opinion quiet until specifically asked. -- Pete
From: C J Campbell on 3 Jun 2010 14:00
On 2010-06-02 16:38:30 -0700, Mike Russell <groupsRE(a)MOVEcurvemeister.com> said: > On Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:09:27 -0700, C J Campbell wrote: > >> Rich has severe mental issues and he probably should be in therapy. >> Perhaps it is time for a group intervention of some kind. > > Why not make fun of some other disease than mental illness, just for a > change? > > Retard :-) Actually, I am not making fun of him. I seriously believe he needs help. -- Waddling Eagle World Famous Flight Instructor |