Guest #26 November 20, 2002 Don't forget that the US is largely geographically isolated, and is much larger than countries in Europe. Shoot, you can drive through ten countries in one day over there. The point I'm making is that geography influences one's perception of geography. I'm not defending public education, don't get me wrong. It's just that when one examines the root causes of ignorance, one musn't assume that everything is as it appears. Yes, it's appalling, but it's also hardly surprising."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #27 November 20, 2002 The survey also said that 11%couldn't even identify the USA! That's kinda like not being able to find your own ass with both hands. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharpfive 0 #28 November 20, 2002 Our size and isolation might be contributing factors, but our education system competes against the mass media and apathetic parents for the minds of children. It's no wonder the kids grow up knowing everything about celebrities and athletes, but are woefully ignorant of the real world. Then they grow up, move to Florida, and can't even vote without screwing up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #29 November 20, 2002 QuoteQuoteWhy the f&*k would anyone name their capital city Ottawa? The same reason some guy in North Dakota would name his restaurant "Crabby Dick's Seafood Restaurant." At least I think it was in North dakota...it's somewhere in the middle of nowhere northern USA anyhow. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoby 0 #30 November 20, 2002 QuoteThe same reason some guy in North Dakota would name his restaurant "Crabby Dick's Seafood Restaurant." At least I think it was in North dakota...it's somewhere in the middle of nowhere northern USA anyhow. There's a "Crabby Bob's Seafood Restaurant" in Burbank, CA. I often suggest it in jest when we're trying to think of somewhere to eat (unfortunately, a shellfish allergy means that I couldn't sample their wares without projectile vomiting). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #31 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote I scored 100%. Do you have one a little more challenging? What's the capitol of Burkina Faso? "B". Geez, that was easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #32 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote Tegucigalpa, Nicaragua Uuummm...isn't that the capitol of Honduras? Tegucigalpa is indeed the capitol of Honduras. I recommend having coctails at "El Crocodillo"; make sure you have a gun in your fag bag though. I also recommend the "Totem Bar" (near the Maya Hotel) and the very best steak in the world at "El Araierro." You don't want to know how much time I have spent in Central and South America. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hagar 0 #33 November 20, 2002 QuoteI hope they're not in charge of aiming the missiles. uh...actually that may be exactly what happened: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/331127.stm--- PCSS #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,149 #34 November 20, 2002 Quote You don't want to know how much time I have spent in Central and South America. Probably less than me (over 8 years Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sharpfive 0 #35 November 20, 2002 Whoa, bad aim! I wonder, when the next Gulf War starts, will Saddam's missiles have little "Inspected by no. 12" stickers on them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #36 November 20, 2002 Quote you knew that off the top of your head, didn't you? Yeah I did...but my memory was a bit fuzzy. That was back in my younger days when I drank Bacardi 151 straight from the flask. For breakfast... Quote make sure you have a gun in your fag bag though I had a nice MAC-11 back then. It did the job quite nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDekker 1,145 #37 November 20, 2002 Hey Tom, No wonder you guys scored 0/20 I have no clue what the Capitol of Canada is. Now the Capital is a different story BTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dterrick 0 #38 November 20, 2002 Quote Why the f&*k would anyone name their capital city Ottawa? Because many of the f&*k'n places in Canada were named either by or in respect for the Aboriginal words describing them. "Winnipeg", for example, comes from win-ni-pea (or something similar) that literally means 'muddy water' (hey, they can't ALL be glacial streams) My DZ is located at Gimli (Icelandic for 'home of the Gods') and is the largest such settlement outside of Iceland. By the same logic, who named "Los Angeles" and "San Fransisco" ... perhaps the Spanish explorers, or might it have been the influence of the Mexican aboriginals? New Mexico? How'd THAT one slip by? Most of the towns of your original colonies seem to be named after places in Great Britain and the Netherlands. From whence came your 'invaders' in the 1700's? Therein lies the origin of your local names. Names reflect culture and history. But, with an ignorance of the history and culture of a region, why would ANY name make sense? And whassup with Washington State and Washington DC? Run out of ideas? Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #39 November 20, 2002 QuoteBTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... *sunshine wonders if she's allowed to look at the attachment since she is NOT a canada basher.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDekker 1,145 #40 November 20, 2002 Quote *sunshine wonders if she's allowed to look at the attachment since she is NOT a canada basher.... OK, I'll let you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 25 #41 November 20, 2002 Sorry, I guess that should have been "Where is the capitol of Canada?" This engrish so hard for me...-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kennedy 0 #42 November 20, 2002 QuoteBTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... Yeah, but this is reality, not prison, so somehow you end up our bitch. And I don't like your beers anyway. Honestly, I wonder if thye deserve the name "beer."witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #43 November 20, 2002 Quote you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... I bet my military can beat up your military!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #44 November 20, 2002 Quote make sure you have a gun in your fag bag LOL! We used to call them that until we discovered how convenient it was to carry a gun in them! It was the abolutely easiest way for the people on the street to make cops. Burly guy with no fashion sense, bad shoes, DeSantis black cordura fanny pack = COP. Thin guy with great clothes and leather "fanny pack" that matched his shoes, uh, = NOT COP. * the above represents a broad overgeneralization not to be used by respectful people in forming opinions of others Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,435 #45 November 20, 2002 >The same reason some guy in North Dakota would name his > restaurant "Crabby Dick's Seafood Restaurant." Can't hold a candle to Dirty Ernie's Rib Pit, a fine establishment very near the NRGB I always manage to avoid during Bridge Day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites homer 0 #46 November 20, 2002 QuoteI hope they're not in charge of aiming the missiles. You would be amazed at how many military people could not find these places till the joined the military. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #47 November 20, 2002 Quote Burly guy with no fashion sense, bad shoes, DeSantis black cordura fanny pack = COP. Thin guy with great clothes and leather "fanny pack" that matched his shoes, uh, = NOT COP. White guy sitting in a bar in Central America drinking like a viking. Speaks perfect Spanish and in spite of his being white blends right in. =SF guy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,149 #48 November 20, 2002 QuoteWhite guy sitting in a bar in Central America drinking like a viking. Speaks perfect Spanish and in spite of his being white blends right in. =SF guy.... Either that or a missionary kid (I knew lots and lots of them when I was growing up...) Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #49 November 20, 2002 Quote Sorry, I guess that should have been "Where is the capitol of Canada?" This engrish so hard for me... In Canada, I'm betting. To put it anywhere else just wouldn't be prudent. However, I'll bet they wish they had put it somewhere warmer without the moose feces, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #50 November 20, 2002 Quote Either that or a missionary kid Oh....I guess I should have added "Fag bag with Beretta=SF guy. Fag bag with Sig 229= Other Agency guy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Scoby 0 #30 November 20, 2002 QuoteThe same reason some guy in North Dakota would name his restaurant "Crabby Dick's Seafood Restaurant." At least I think it was in North dakota...it's somewhere in the middle of nowhere northern USA anyhow. There's a "Crabby Bob's Seafood Restaurant" in Burbank, CA. I often suggest it in jest when we're trying to think of somewhere to eat (unfortunately, a shellfish allergy means that I couldn't sample their wares without projectile vomiting). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #31 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote I scored 100%. Do you have one a little more challenging? What's the capitol of Burkina Faso? "B". Geez, that was easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #32 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote Tegucigalpa, Nicaragua Uuummm...isn't that the capitol of Honduras? Tegucigalpa is indeed the capitol of Honduras. I recommend having coctails at "El Crocodillo"; make sure you have a gun in your fag bag though. I also recommend the "Totem Bar" (near the Maya Hotel) and the very best steak in the world at "El Araierro." You don't want to know how much time I have spent in Central and South America. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar 0 #33 November 20, 2002 QuoteI hope they're not in charge of aiming the missiles. uh...actually that may be exactly what happened: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/331127.stm--- PCSS #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,149 #34 November 20, 2002 Quote You don't want to know how much time I have spent in Central and South America. Probably less than me (over 8 years Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharpfive 0 #35 November 20, 2002 Whoa, bad aim! I wonder, when the next Gulf War starts, will Saddam's missiles have little "Inspected by no. 12" stickers on them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #36 November 20, 2002 Quote you knew that off the top of your head, didn't you? Yeah I did...but my memory was a bit fuzzy. That was back in my younger days when I drank Bacardi 151 straight from the flask. For breakfast... Quote make sure you have a gun in your fag bag though I had a nice MAC-11 back then. It did the job quite nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,145 #37 November 20, 2002 Hey Tom, No wonder you guys scored 0/20 I have no clue what the Capitol of Canada is. Now the Capital is a different story BTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #38 November 20, 2002 Quote Why the f&*k would anyone name their capital city Ottawa? Because many of the f&*k'n places in Canada were named either by or in respect for the Aboriginal words describing them. "Winnipeg", for example, comes from win-ni-pea (or something similar) that literally means 'muddy water' (hey, they can't ALL be glacial streams) My DZ is located at Gimli (Icelandic for 'home of the Gods') and is the largest such settlement outside of Iceland. By the same logic, who named "Los Angeles" and "San Fransisco" ... perhaps the Spanish explorers, or might it have been the influence of the Mexican aboriginals? New Mexico? How'd THAT one slip by? Most of the towns of your original colonies seem to be named after places in Great Britain and the Netherlands. From whence came your 'invaders' in the 1700's? Therein lies the origin of your local names. Names reflect culture and history. But, with an ignorance of the history and culture of a region, why would ANY name make sense? And whassup with Washington State and Washington DC? Run out of ideas? Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #39 November 20, 2002 QuoteBTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... *sunshine wonders if she's allowed to look at the attachment since she is NOT a canada basher.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,145 #40 November 20, 2002 Quote *sunshine wonders if she's allowed to look at the attachment since she is NOT a canada basher.... OK, I'll let you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #41 November 20, 2002 Sorry, I guess that should have been "Where is the capitol of Canada?" This engrish so hard for me...-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #42 November 20, 2002 QuoteBTW, you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... Yeah, but this is reality, not prison, so somehow you end up our bitch. And I don't like your beers anyway. Honestly, I wonder if thye deserve the name "beer."witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #43 November 20, 2002 Quote you Canada bashers, take a good look at the attachment...... I bet my military can beat up your military!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #44 November 20, 2002 Quote make sure you have a gun in your fag bag LOL! We used to call them that until we discovered how convenient it was to carry a gun in them! It was the abolutely easiest way for the people on the street to make cops. Burly guy with no fashion sense, bad shoes, DeSantis black cordura fanny pack = COP. Thin guy with great clothes and leather "fanny pack" that matched his shoes, uh, = NOT COP. * the above represents a broad overgeneralization not to be used by respectful people in forming opinions of others Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,435 #45 November 20, 2002 >The same reason some guy in North Dakota would name his > restaurant "Crabby Dick's Seafood Restaurant." Can't hold a candle to Dirty Ernie's Rib Pit, a fine establishment very near the NRGB I always manage to avoid during Bridge Day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #46 November 20, 2002 QuoteI hope they're not in charge of aiming the missiles. You would be amazed at how many military people could not find these places till the joined the military. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #47 November 20, 2002 Quote Burly guy with no fashion sense, bad shoes, DeSantis black cordura fanny pack = COP. Thin guy with great clothes and leather "fanny pack" that matched his shoes, uh, = NOT COP. White guy sitting in a bar in Central America drinking like a viking. Speaks perfect Spanish and in spite of his being white blends right in. =SF guy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,149 #48 November 20, 2002 QuoteWhite guy sitting in a bar in Central America drinking like a viking. Speaks perfect Spanish and in spite of his being white blends right in. =SF guy.... Either that or a missionary kid (I knew lots and lots of them when I was growing up...) Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #49 November 20, 2002 Quote Sorry, I guess that should have been "Where is the capitol of Canada?" This engrish so hard for me... In Canada, I'm betting. To put it anywhere else just wouldn't be prudent. However, I'll bet they wish they had put it somewhere warmer without the moose feces, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #50 November 20, 2002 Quote Either that or a missionary kid Oh....I guess I should have added "Fag bag with Beretta=SF guy. Fag bag with Sig 229= Other Agency guy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
