I believe that US Americans... - Page 2

Trilby · 09-01-2007, 12:37 AM

I would have been ready for this question; I was asked to write a two page paper for Comparative Non-Western Environments on just this very topic. Reason US Americans can't find US on a map? They don't teach kids geography anymore. How can US American kids possibly know something that isn't spoon fed them?

09-01-2007, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I would have been ready for this question; I was asked to write a two page paper for Comparative Non-Western Environments on just this very topic. Reason US Americans can't find US on a map? They don't teach kids geography anymore. How can US American kids possibly know something that isn't spoon fed them?

I never understood that either. It is a cop-out. Most of what I know I learned on my own.
School does not teach geography, get your kid a National Geographic subscription... I got my own at 13. People need to take their lives into their own hands.

queequeger · 09-01-2007, 02:05 AM

I've actually often considered the reason the average US citizen is behind the rest of the western world in geography, and I actually have a little theory. I think the reason your average westerner is more knowledgeable than we, is from necessity. Many americans have never left their country because they never have to, in fact it's a bit of a hassle.

We can't hop on the chunnel and arrive in a different country, little hop flights from city to city for some euros, these things are foreign to us. Most americans live their whole lives never leaving the country, in fact many don't leave their state. In addition, most western media is modeled after the US's and a great many people world wide speak english, so in the end, we're not forced to confront other societies or know where they're from. Whether good or bad, I think our geographic and cultural isolation has created a situation where one never NEEDS to know where one is on a globe, because just about everyone they meet is from their country or even state.

Aliantha · 09-01-2007, 02:54 AM

O.M.G. I'm really amazed that she couldn't find a better answer than 'ummmm...'.

It's really quite disappointing as a woman to know that nothing has really changed as far as beauty pagents are concerned. I suppose on the other hand though, there are some pretty smart cookies out there too.

It really sux that some women have so many gifts, and some of us have so few.

tw · 09-01-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

It really sux that some women have so many gifts, and some of us have so few.

Most likely she knew her answer was embarrassing. But she also displayed what is required in her position. Pretend it was a good answer. She did not admit in stature what she probably knew was a bad answer. That is what she is supposed to do.

piercehawkeye45 · 09-01-2007, 08:59 AM

Rkzenrage, I think you have a great point and then with the fact that most world events revolve around the US just adds to that. And maybe America's lack of interest in world events hurt as well.

DanaC · 09-01-2007, 09:14 AM

The reason American kids don't know their geography is that you guys decided to have a 'quiet' Empire instead of an overt one :P During the hey-day of the British Empire (and even into the 50s) British Schoolchildren were bombarded with maps and globes showing the extent of British influence/power. It was part of the Imperial doctrination that our schoolchildren were routinely treated to.

Aliantha · 09-02-2007, 01:24 AM

She didn't give an answer.

tw · 09-02-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

She didn't give an answer.

Maybe not to you who is looking down your nose at her. She replied. Therefore she gave an answer. And she did what 'professionals beauty queens' do: don't let them see you sweat.

monster · 09-02-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tw

She replied. Therefore she gave an answer.

not only that, but she did it without the tiniest flicker of emotion. She did you proud, man.

tw · 09-02-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

not only that, but she did it without the tiniest flicker of emotion.

By emotion, if you mean meltdown, well, she displayed emotion. Maybe described as defiant. Unlike children, she did not let her emotion makes her decisions. Whereas those who are children might have let emotions create panic, hear things that don't exist, or some other childish response. Instead, she subserviented her emotions to portray the necessary image. That’s what adults do – use emotion as a tool. Not used emotions to make decisions. Her image for those who need to see messages in emotions, if I recall, had her hands on her hips. Defiant.

DanaC · 09-02-2007, 07:51 AM

That's okay, neither did tw:P

yesman065 · 09-02-2007, 10:09 AM

Trilby · 09-02-2007, 12:45 PM

OMG! tw is in LOVE!

And with a twerp!!!!

excuse me whilst I go laugh myself into a dither...oh, my, my sides hurt from laughing....

TW---felled by a beauty queen!

And to think--i used to believe I had to consider this guy!

hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

tw · 09-02-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

OMG! tw is in LOVE!

And with a twerp!!!!

It amazes me how some see things that were never posted. Love? The only thing I see is maybe a good lay. Where is love even implied? Apparently yesman065 is not the only one with reality problems.

"Jane - I'm gay ..."

09-01-2007, 12:37 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I would have been ready for this question; I was asked to write a two page paper for Comparative Non-Western Environments on just this very topic. Reason US Americans can't find US on a map? They don't teach kids geography anymore. How can US American kids possibly know something that isn't spoon fed them? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-01-2007, 02:05 AM	#3
queequeger Hypercharismatic Telepathical Knight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The armpit of the Universe... Augusta, GA Posts: 365	I've actually often considered the reason the average US citizen is behind the rest of the western world in geography, and I actually have a little theory. I think the reason your average westerner is more knowledgeable than we, is from necessity. Many americans have never left their country because they never have to, in fact it's a bit of a hassle. We can't hop on the chunnel and arrive in a different country, little hop flights from city to city for some euros, these things are foreign to us. Most americans live their whole lives never leaving the country, in fact many don't leave their state. In addition, most western media is modeled after the US's and a great many people world wide speak english, so in the end, we're not forced to confront other societies or know where they're from. Whether good or bad, I think our geographic and cultural isolation has created a situation where one never NEEDS to know where one is on a globe, because just about everyone they meet is from their country or even state. __________________ Hoocha, hoocha, hoocha... lobster.

09-01-2007, 02:54 AM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	O.M.G. I'm really amazed that she couldn't find a better answer than 'ummmm...'. It's really quite disappointing as a woman to know that nothing has really changed as far as beauty pagents are concerned. I suppose on the other hand though, there are some pretty smart cookies out there too. It really sux that some women have so many gifts, and some of us have so few. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

09-02-2007, 01:24 AM	#8
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	She didn't give an answer. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

09-02-2007, 12:45 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	OMG! tw is in LOVE! And with a twerp!!!! excuse me whilst I go laugh myself into a dither...oh, my, my sides hurt from laughing.... TW---felled by a beauty queen! And to think--i used to believe I had to consider this guy! hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-01-2007, 08:59 AM	#6
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Rkzenrage, I think you have a great point and then with the fact that most world events revolve around the US just adds to that. And maybe America's lack of interest in world events hurt as well.

09-01-2007, 09:14 AM	#7
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	The reason American kids don't know their geography is that you guys decided to have a 'quiet' Empire instead of an overt one :P During the hey-day of the British Empire (and even into the 50s) British Schoolchildren were bombarded with maps and globes showing the extent of British influence/power. It was part of the Imperial doctrination that our schoolchildren were routinely treated to.

09-02-2007, 07:51 AM	#12
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	That's okay, neither did tw:P

09-02-2007, 10:09 AM	#13
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847

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