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Re: It is historical fact that the follys committed by people who have gone
Kabu, many in the U.S. hope the folly of electing Obama is not repeated in 2012!
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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It is historical fact that the follys committed by people who have gone
before are ignored and repeated time and time again. I am not at all surprised that no one knows or cares about what happened 60 years ago......tis so sad.
posted by
Kabu
on July 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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To: Corbin
Oh, yes, that is one of the worst side effects.
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM
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To: Wiley
Your quote refers in part to what history is. Another one, which is similar, goes something like this: 'Know your history, or live to regret it if you fail to do so.'
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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Thus the way our people vote for leaders.......
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on July 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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Re: reasons..its amazing the lack of knowledge a lot of Americans
Rumor, Canadians are fortunate, indeed. U.S. students certainly should know the history of Canada, especially because it is our neighboring country.
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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reasons
Interesting post. "History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes,follies, and misfortunes of mankind."
(Gibbon-Decline and fall of the Roman Empire.)
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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To- 121969
Yes, it could be, if our schools would only recognize the importance of teaching history fully and accurately.
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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To-FSI
In many ways and for some time, it already has.
posted by
reasons
on July 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM
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reasons..its amazing the lack of knowledge a lot of Americans
have of Canada, your geographical next door neighbor, let alone a coubtry like Tibet on the other side of the world....yet the opposite is true when it comes to Canadian students knowledge of U.S. history....various studies have shown this to be true..
..(not that Canadian history is of word-wide importance..
..)
posted by
Rumor
on July 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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Interesting subject for learners. Thanks.
posted by
121969
on July 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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Indeed it will reflect the world situation.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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