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Originally Posted by K R I S T E N
A gf and I just had a stellar dinner...BUT...
3% of our convo was a discussion of what our plans are for the July 4th weekend...
1% of the convo was her going on her "I hate Obama" rant which then got her to get into...
96% of our (one sided) conversation for the night: Her bombarding me with EVERY fact of the founding of the United States of America (from the beginning to present time).
I pride myself on being a SMART chick, but as I sat there, I couldnt help but feel a little stupid bc I dont remember half of what she does...
...so, in the spirit of Independence Day being around the corner, I want to know:
(1) How much U.S. History do you remember from your studies?
(2) When you think "U.S. History/American History" what are the first few things that come to mind?
(3) As an American (or not) do you even care about the who's / what's / when's / where's / why's / or how's of how this country came to be?!
I know this isnt a "provacative" discussion...Im just curious about my fellow GFYers...
My Answers:
(1) Clearly not as much as my friend.
(2) In NO particular order: Constitution, Jamestown/Virginia Colony/John Smith, 13 original colonies, Boston Tea Party, Taxes, Wars, Our Founding Fathers, Revolution, 1776
(3) I suppose I care, but I am more interested in the future.
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1. I don't remember as much as I should but at least I can name who are pres and VP are compared to most dumbasses in this country
2. Same as you...I also think of the Civil War and how far we've come...well and how far we still have yet to go (which is pathetic)
3. I care about the present..not the past, especially because right now our country seems to be really messed up...health care, an expensive war...to name just a few. But I know it's important to know the past in order to understand how we got to where we are today...blah blah I feel like I'm quoting a movie.
And btw I will be out and about prancing around MDR on Sat Kristen...text me if you are around, cocktails on the beach, am having a partaaaaaaay. Happy 4th!