....and these people vote?

[Cavman]

Amazing what the common person on the street doesn't know about the USA even when the answer was given to them.:dontknow:

http://www.infowars.com/video-americans-dont-know-about-american-revolution/

[Ga Blue Knight]

I'm speechless:banghead:

[Bob Denman]

Did April Fool's Day show up on somebody's Calendar twice this year?? :shocked: :roflblack:

[bullant12]

As Ron White stated... (and I have to remind myself everyday with my users...) "You just can't fix stupid!":gaah:

[Bob Denman]

:gaah::agree::gaah:

[wyliec]

Amazing what the common person on the street doesn't know about the USA even when the answer was given to them.:dontknow:

http://www.infowars.com/video-americans-dont-know-about-american-revolution/

Do you know the date when the Continental Congress actually voted for independence? John Adams stated that that date would be remembered in the annals of American history.

Do you know the official date of signing of the Declaration of Independence?

It was funny listening to those people; I think.

[bruiser]

If my school history class memory is correct, 1787 was the first signing by five states. The other states signed at various times and i think the last state, Rhode Island (?) signed in 1790. Did I win the prize????

[wyliec]

If my school history class memory is correct, 1787 was the first signing by five states. The other states signed at various times and i think the last state, Rhode Island (?) signed in 1790. Did I win the prize????

I think you've just re-written American history.:thumbup:

[Zygos]

and yes children believe it or not this country was once a great superpower and was a beacon of light to the entire world.......................


:shocked:

that would be Future type much................

[bullant12]

I think you've just re-written American history.:thumbup:

This is where you call it... If you don't know it, make it up!

[Bob Denman]

Okay; who's ready for some ICE CREAM? http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_76.gif

[YPILOT]

I believe The Declaration of Independance was signed July 2, 1776. It was printed July 4, 1776.

[wyliec]

I believe The Declaration of Independance was signed July 2, 1776. It was printed July 4, 1776.

What I found; they are not my words:



"One of the most widely held misconceptions about the Declaration of Independence is that it was signed on July 4, 1776. In fact, independence was formally declared on July 2, 1776, a date that John Adams believed would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn’t signed until August 2, 1776."

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Wylie! :thumbup:
Even though you're making it really tough for me to enjoy watching "Independence Day" :shocked:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2O7rZTBs7w

[jvicker]

They should have waited till the 6th. 7/6/76 :thumbup::p

[ARtraveler]

Every time I see one of these videos I am totally shocked. People don't know who the President is, the Vice President, or even the members of Congress that they supposedly voted for.

If you go into history, it gets even worse.

I have said this before, but repeating here does seem appropriate. As a college teacher, teaching a technical subject (accounting) as well as general business courses, I am appalled at the lack of general knowledge that some students have when they come out of high school. They don't read well, can't write proper English, and don't know much math either. I am not talking the hard stuff either. Simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

The students who don't get the material in my courses--don't pass. I refuse to stick a band aid on them and call them fit.

When our generation (those born in the mid-40's) passes on, it scares me a little about the future of our country.

Sorry for the rant--but this is one subject I feel very strongly about. :(

[Bob Denman]

Gee :shocked:... I don't know if I should remind you of this...
Someday when you're sitting in a wheelchair and trying to rememberanything :shocked:; One of those "gifted Individuals" is likey to be the one who'll be taking care of you! :yikes::yikes::yikes: nojoke
:gaah: SUX; Don't it? :gaah:

[ARtraveler]

Gee :shocked:... I don't know if I should remind you of this...
Someday when you're sitting in a wheelchair and trying to rememberanything :shocked:; One of those "gifted Individuals" is likey to be the one who'll be taking care of you! :yikes::yikes::yikes: nojoke
:gaah: SUX; Don't it? :gaah:

Thanks for the uplifting information. :roflblack:

Already have the wheelchair. Hope the big A is not in my future. :dontknow:

[Bob Denman]

The "Big A" :shocked:
Apple Custard?
Anchovies?
Asparagus?
Ale?
Choose your favorite! :D

[finless]

Embarrassing! :yikes:

That video was shot on the Huntington Beach Pier in Ca.

Bob

[effgjamis]

Gee :shocked:... I don't know if I should remind you of this...
Someday when you're sitting in a wheelchair and trying to rememberanything :shocked:; One of those "gifted Individuals" is likey to be the one who'll be taking care of you! :yikes::yikes::yikes: nojoke
:gaah: SUX; Don't it? :gaah:


DAMN :yikes: , is that what I have to look forward to??????:shocked::gaah:

[Bob Denman]

Only if you decide to ever grow old... ;)

[Yfactor]

They walk among us ... and they vote :yikes::yikes::yikes:

[Illinois Boy]

In looking at the government leadership we have... it is quite apparent these people vote.

And they will continue to vote as long as they get something for nothing...

Sorry... but I had to say it.

[Motorcycledave]

All the American history teachers
what a fine job they have done
Not teaching kids.

[granpa in Cincy]

All the American history teachers
what a fine job they have done
Not teaching kids.


kids need to be present in order to be taught.