Dumb Britain

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GoodTaste

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Does the word "dumb" here express a mild or strong emotion of ridicule?

Is the word the equivalent of "idiot"?

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Richard Dawkins
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Dumb Britain. Social distancing on Brighton Beach by people of very low intelligence. American friend tells me she gets dirty looks for wearing a mask (because Fox News public thinks Covid-19 is a conspiracy to unseat Trump).

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Richard Dawkins rarely expresses mild emotions. He's calling them stupid.
 
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