Geography and foreign intervention

[Magna Libero]

One sixth?!


Jesus Christ. I had no idea my countrymen are so uneducated.

Perhaps I should clarify that one sixth according to a survey, in which about 2000 Americans participated? If it makes any difference...

[Viritica]

Oh great, here come the anti-America twats spewing their bullshit.

[Magna Libero]

Oh great, here come the anti-America twats spewing their bullshit.

Well, problems have to be discussed. Take that as a challenge, you know.

[United Marxist Nations]

I agree. There's hope


map skills are always important

Not on the gross scale alluded to in the OP.

What "gross scale"?

[Viritica]

Oh great, here come the anti-America twats spewing their bullshit.

Well, problems have to be discussed. Take that as a challenge, you know.

Yes. But I know those claims are gonna motivate people to come in here with their, "OH DEM AMURICAN WANKERS URR SOOO STOOPPPIIIDDDD!!!11!11!1 AMURICA SUKS!!!!111 EURUPE FUR LYFE!!1111!!"

[Sabah]

Shocker! Americans suck at geography I don't think this is anything new. Yes, obviously Americans need to pump up their social studies / history / geography curriculum

... Did you just write socialist studies?

Typical Obama supporter...

Anyway, yes, apperently this is a serious problem in the US of A, but not an uncurable one.

How in the world did you mixed up social science and socialism?

[Fionnuala_Saoirse]

Not on the gross scale alluded to in the OP.

What "gross scale"?

Stick finger on map point.

Orienteering fair enough

[United Marxist Nations]

What "gross scale"?

Stick finger on map point.

Orienteering fair enough

When we're talking about countries, it shouldn't be too difficult.

[Fionnuala_Saoirse]

Stick finger on map point.

Orienteering fair enough

When we're talking about countries, it shouldn't be too difficult.

If that's your Mastermind chosen subject, sure.

[Sanguinea]

Oh great, here come the anti-America twats spewing their bullshit.

I'm American, but I'll benthe first to tell you our people are retarded about geopolitics. I have a pal here who refuses to learn about anything having to do with politics saying "it isn't important".

[Benuty]

Too small a sample size to be fair.

[Pope Joan]

The USA is all gaga for more STEM courses in school, which should include geography, so we're in good shape.

[United Marxist Nations]

When we're talking about countries, it shouldn't be too difficult.

If that's your Mastermind chosen subject, sure.

No, geography is really easy; even someone with a basic understanding of geography should be able to know that Ukraine is in Eastern Europe. Hell, just from the news reports, they should know that it borders Russia, and that really narrows it down.

[Libertarian California]

More evidence that the Greatest Generation and Generations X-Z are separated by a generation of retards.

[Ostroeuropa]

I'll be honest.
I can't reliably label all the african or south-east asian countries.
All of the americas, europe, the rest of asia, and australasia I can do just fine.

HOWEVER:
In africa, and this may be controversial, but I don't think the "National" geography is very important. It's more about knowing which parts of the landmass are broadly which culture (Not tied to nations, imperialism accidentally the continent.), which religions dominate where, and which areas are most developed. THAT I can manage.

In south-east asia (Indochina basically) it's a similar issue.

[Sanguinea]

I'll be honest.
I can't reliably label all the african or south-east asian countries.
All of the americas, europe, the rest of asia, and australasia I can do just fine.

HOWEVER:
In africa, and this may be controversial, but I don't think the "National" geography is very important. It's more about knowing which parts of the landmass are broadly which culture (Not tied to nations, imperialism accidentally the continent.), which religions dominate where, and which areas are most developed. THAT I can manage.

In south-east asia (Indochina basically) it's a similar issue.

I'm fairly confident I can name any nation on a major landmass. The ones in the Pacific that are little island groups would trip me up though.

[Dejanic]

Honestly, whilst Americans are pretty dumb at Geography, many people here in Britain aren't much better, don't think I've ever met someone here who's accurately told me where Serbia is, most people I've met just assume its the Russian word for Siberia.

[Benuty]

More evidence that the Greatest Generation and Generations X-Z are separated by a generation of retards.

2066 americans is hardly fair to throw upon the burdens of millions of people.

[Shilya]

I'll be honest.
I can't reliably label all the african or south-east asian countries.
All of the americas, europe, the rest of asia, and australasia I can do just fine.

HOWEVER:
In africa, and this may be controversial, but I don't think the "National" geography is very important. It's more about knowing which parts of the landmass are broadly which culture (Not tied to nations, imperialism accidentally the continent.), which religions dominate where, and which areas are most developed. THAT I can manage.

In south-east asia (Indochina basically) it's a similar issue.

I'm fairly confident I can name any nation on a major landmass. The ones in the Pacific that are little island groups would trip me up though.

I wouldn't be able to, not with africa. Particulary central africa regulary has me stumped, and I might switch some nations around.

Neither could I get middle america done, to be honest. It's a group of tiny countries. Yes, I can find Panama. Who cares about the others again, aside from the people living there?

[Kratu]

If that's your Mastermind chosen subject, sure.

No, geography is really easy; even someone with a basic understanding of geography should be able to know that Ukraine is in Eastern Europe. Hell, just from the news reports, they should know that it borders Russia, and that really narrows it down.

But that requires them to know where Russia is.

[Unknown Unknownia]

Notwithstanding these people not being able to find their arse with two hands. Did anyone ask them why they want to invade Ukraine?

[Geilinor]

Basic knowledge, it helps you ahead in life. Also helps if you're having a discussion about a specific topic.

How?

You can't express an accurate opinion on foreign affairs if you don't know where things are and how geography locations play a role in politics. If you don't know where Ukraine is, you can't get a good picture of the country. If some people think Crimea is in the US, that can be dangerous.

[Rio Cana]

I'm fairly confident I can name any nation on a major landmass. The ones in the Pacific that are little island groups would trip me up though.

I wouldn't be able to, not with africa. Particulary central africa regulary has me stumped, and I might switch some nations around.

Neither could I get middle america done, to be honest. It's a group of tiny countries. Yes, I can find Panama. Who cares about the others again, aside from the people living there?

You just insulted Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Costa Rica the land of Democracy and no military. Nicaragua the land of Beef and a good military, Honduras land of Lempira the Native Chief who held the Spaniards back, Belize former UK. territory, El Salvador tough little nation and Guatemala the land of the Marimba and Mayans.

I cannot resist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YmSwvwr8o

[Nervium]

... Did you just write socialist studies?

Typical Obama supporter...

Anyway, yes, apperently this is a serious problem in the US of A, but not an uncurable one.

How in the world did you mixed up social science and socialism?

I didn't, it was a joke.

[The Emerald Dragon]

Oh great, here come the anti-America twats spewing their bullshit.

You can give it out, but not take it.

Typical.