<p>yeah.....im at a loss for architecture...i think i'll stick to what i do best. :)</p>
<p>there is a direct correlation between education level and degree of liberalism.</p>
<p>But you don't CREATE anything when you copy someone else's style. This personal opinion of mine goes like this: Why would I want to see something that looks like a support column in my house if it doesn't actually support anything? Why would I want the material to look like it's made of marble or wood, when it's not? Why would I want something that is not the complete individual expression of genious, rather than something that's been copied 50,000 times throughout the ages to appease popular culture?</p>
<p>This personal opinion of mine is just that: personal. Architecture takes the highest skill out of any profession I've seen as far as what I've observed, and I have no talent whatsoever in the feild at all. I'm just all about opinions, and this is the one I've taken on it.</p>
<p>refute that fact neocons out there</p>
<p>"there is a direct correlation between education level and degree of liberalism"</p>
<p>Change that to: there is a direct correlation between liberalism and degree of elitism.</p>
<p>hm.....i feel a little tension here.</p>
<p>"Why would I want the material to look like it's made of marble or wood, when it's not?"</p>
<p><em>shudders</em> I cannot stand faux in architecture, unless it is used expertly and in its proper historical context.</p>
<p>And traditional architecture doesn't always mean decorative columns, nor is it a matter of "copying someone else's style." "Traditional," in the sense that I view it, can apply to buildings that respect context, or an area's architectural "aura," if you will...</p>
<p>Yet I am on a tangent, and I will stop...for the moment.</p>
<p>I went Mt Vernon in VA......and George Washington would paint his house white and throw sand on it to make it look like stone.....when in fact it was wood.</p>
<p>An excellent example of historically appropriate faux..that was a popular architectural device at the time, especially in America (given the near nonexistence of trained architects).</p>
<p>score!......thats interesting.</p>
<p>hehe...I think my knowledge of architectural history and theory (as referenced by one of my teachers in her recommendation) might have helped me get in.</p>
<p>All of my application materials point in the poli sci direction.....every recommendation had something about me trying to spread political awareness throughout the school, or that i can stick up for my views, or the political club i made and my interaction in the community. I hope that will help me get in!</p>
<p>Oh, and I think my AP Government teacher talked about how I defend my conservative views in class well despite being overwhelmingly outnumbered...so good luck with your app!</p>
<p>oh conservatives, so misguided "shaking head in pity"</p>
<p>We had a mock vote in my AP Gov't class right before the election, and out of a class of 25, the vote overwhelmingly went to Kerry. But I'm proud to say I'm one of the 3 who voted for Bush... I know exactly what you mean about being outnumbered, Vivaldi...it's fun to be always raising my hand in disagreement to almost everything my classmates say.</p>
<p>Yeah, I live in a largely conservative town, and I'm one of the few "liberal (i hate labels, especially political) students. I am always outnumbered in class, and I always start arguments, especially in history. So, I know what it's like. As for those "liberals" who say all "conservatives" are dumb, and "conservatives" who say "liberals" are closet bigots, they're close-minded jerks, so don't listen to them. To paraphrase the great Chris Rock, everyone has conservative and liberal views. For example, I'm liberal on ****ing, and conservative on dying. To me, there's nothing better than to have a discussion with an intelligent, open minded conservative, and I'm sure the same is true of a conservative speaking with a liberal. When that happens, you often find that blue and red blend into purple, which is really what needs to happen in this country anyway.</p>
<p>AHHHH people voting for bush make me so ANGRY!</p>
<p>ahem. sorry. what productive thing did I want to say here?</p>
<p>oh, yeah - how can you be conservative on dying? 'i'm only going brunette today...'</p>
<p>haha sorry it was vacation when I posted that, when i said liberal on fcuking i meant i enjoy a lot of that, and by conservative on dying i said i do not enjoy a lot of that</p>
<p>dont mean to jump into this conversation but i am socially liberal (or progressive) but fiscally conservative. either way I enjoy talking to conservatives. in fact sometimes to **** off other idiotic liberal friends I'll play the devils advocate. moreover, i was reading in a Yale newspaper a few months ago a professor telling liberals to go volunteer in the heart land of conservatism and for conservatives to go volunteer in the land of liberals. my point is that a smart, cultured, and opinionated individual should welcome debate/discussion from opposing viewpoints. i think its healthy when an opinionated conservative wants to debate me. sometimes we might spend hours debating, but in the end we are still friends and respect one another. the essence of being opinionated and smart is to acknowledge, respect, and debate those of the opposing aisle and still have the guts to hold your own and be friends with the other guy.</p>
<p>i cant wait to debate all the wacky liberals at Yale!</p>