dumbing

But Tancredi is, he explained in an interview, an expression of his frustration at what he called the "dumbing down" of society.

Reuters: Press Release 2011

From soundbite to photo-shoot – is this the ultimate in dumbing down, with the politicians choosing to convey their messages this way?

The pictures are telling the story Richard 2006

TV actor turned film director George Clooney slammed what he called the dumbing down of U.S. television Monday, saying it was dangerous that people's misery had become a source of entertainment.

Daimnation!: George Clooney is a fine 2003

as the Americans aptly label dumbing-down leadership to match coffee-shop sensibilities, sadly diminishes who he was as well as what he might reasonably become in the flattering glow that illuminates opposition leaders who survive to become prime ministers.

Thestar.com - Home Page James Travers 2010

as the Americans aptly label dumbing-down leadership to match coffee-shop sensibilities, sadly diminishes who he was as well as what he might reasonably become in the flattering glow that illuminates opposition leaders who survive to become prime ministers.

Thestar.com - Home Page James Travers 2010

Bush is following Norquist’s request in dumbing down government to the point of irrelevancy.

Think Progress » President Bush’s new domestic policy advisor, 2006

It's called the dumbing of America with the headmaster being the GOP.

Republican sorry for 'put her back in the kitchen' slap 2010

I have nowt against Fi - just another middle of the road Radio Five liberal who's moved to Radio Four as part of the long-term dumbing down strategy.

Rumour Mill Laban 2005

I have nowt against Fi - just another middle of the road Radio Five liberal who's moved to Radio Four as part of the long-term dumbing down strategy.

Archive 2005-12-18 Laban 2005

I'm not sure if I completely agree with the notion of dumbing down, but I relate to many of the things kaya said in her post.

danae 2009