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Main Entry: enlightened Function: adjective Date: 1652 1 : freed from ignorance and misinformation 2 : based on full comprehension of the problems involved Main Entry: ig·no·rance Pronunciation: \ˈig-n(-)rn(t)s\ Function: noun Date: 13th century : the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness. I posted these definitions in response to someone's name on Instagram. He got pissed and decided to call me everything in the book because I said that you cannot be enlightened and ignorant at the same time. I said that if you are enlightened and ignorant that makes you a fool. These definitions prove my point. Calling me everything in the book doesn't hurt or upset me because I'm not taking anything at face value, I'm stating actual facts. Take it or leave it alone. To the brother who got so upset, maybe these definitions will give you a different perspective about yourself or the context in which these words are used.

In one of the most closely watched elections in recent memory, President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term in the White House. Voters turned out en mass to cast their ballots despite extremely long lines, Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, and repeated attempts and reports of voter suppression by Republicans to thwart the election. Unbought and unbossed, President Obama beat Republican challenger Mitt Romney the former governor of Massachusetts who along with his running mate, Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan appeared as staunch relics of old school Republican ideology and values replete with the tale of two Americas-one for the rich and one for the poor. Romney's repeated gaffes, constant flip flopping on the issues reminiscent of a chameleon candidate, repeated reference to the 'Five Point Plan' that wasn't, tenure at Bain Capital, secrecy surrounding his tax returns, and hidden camera comments regarding the 47% of the country ultimately proved to be his un...