America the Baffled: One in Four Americans... - Page 2

Avatard · 07-03-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Dude it's a TV show...I'm sure he hand selected 20 out of the 200 or so he interviewed to make his point.

Actually, he makes it quite clear that they don't do that.

Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, but Americans are really that stupid.

That's why we're failing.

The rest of the world has learned the importance of education, manufacturing, and infrastructure...and we forgot.

101lifts2 · 07-03-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Actually, he makes it quite clear that they don't do that.

Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, but Americans are really that stupid.

That's why we're failing.

The rest of the world has learned the importance of education, manufacturing, and infrastructure...and we forgot.

Well, I don't have too much trust in what they say. Let me pick the school to test...

Curb · 07-04-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Actually, he makes it quite clear that they don't do that.

Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, but Americans are really that stupid.

That's why we're failing.

The rest of the world has learned the importance of education, manufacturing, and infrastructure...and we forgot.

no, we just outsourced it.

Particle Man · 07-03-2011, 09:07 PM

wtf

Avatard · 07-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Dude, I'd love to see your results, although I think I already know the outcome.

I'd love to be able to say you're right. Sadly, in my heart, I know it's not true.

Avatard · 07-03-2011, 11:42 PM

Don't kid yourself. The American dream still lives on...especially in their eyes. I'd bet the average Mexican knows more about this place than the average (insert flyover resident location here).

Homeslice · 07-04-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Don't kid yourself. The American dream still lives on...especially in their eyes. I'd bet the average Mexican knows more about this place than the average (insert flyover resident location here).

About Hollywood? Disney World? That's probably about it. There would be zero motivation to learn about America's history, politics, etc. Only job opportunities maybe (and how to get a fake SSN number).

Avatard · 07-04-2011, 12:58 AM

Avatard · 07-04-2011, 01:17 AM

So we're debating if foreigners know more about this country than Americans?

Isn't that just sad enough? Or should we maybe do a better job of educating people, so that this is never a fucking question again, in our lifetimes?

Rangerscott · 07-04-2011, 02:08 AM

I'll ask Poblo tomorrow how much he knows.

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Dude, I'd love to see your results, although I think I already know the outcome. I'd love to be able to say you're right. Sadly, in my heart, I know it's not true. __________________ Insert free thought here.

07-03-2011, 11:42 PM	#6
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Don't kid yourself. The American dream still lives on...especially in their eyes. I'd bet the average Mexican knows more about this place than the average (insert flyover resident location here). __________________ Insert free thought here.

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	__________________ Insert free thought here.

07-04-2011, 01:17 AM	#9
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	So we're debating if foreigners know more about this country than Americans? Isn't that just sad enough? Or should we maybe do a better job of educating people, so that this is never a fucking question again, in our lifetimes? __________________ Insert free thought here.

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I'll ask Poblo tomorrow how much he knows.