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The Stupidest Things Americans Believe

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The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
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The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 2:59 pm (This post was last modified: September 6, 2012 at 3:00 pm by cratehorus.)
1. Christianity First!

Quote:Half of Americans believe that Judaism did not come before Christianity. Understandable. It's not like there's the concept of "old testament" vs. "new testament" to clarify.


2. Sun Revolves Around The Earth

Quote:I know Americans have a tendency to be a bit self-involved, but this is a bit much. According to a Gallup poll in 1999, 18% believed that the earth was the center of the universe. On a side note, 3% said "no opinion." Those folks could not be bothered with such pedestrian quandaries.

3. Who'd We Win Our Freedom From? Not England.

Quote: A Gallup poll shows that 1 in 4 Americans believe we won our independence from a country OTHER than Great Britain. Many people said France. Others said China. China! I'll let that sink in. China! Gonna repeat it a few times. China! Nothing against China(!), but China?(!)

(China)
http://www.funnyordie.com/lists/1750272a..._documents (click here for the full list)

http://www.funnyordie.com/lists/ef02e863...ns-believe (click here for 9 more)

What other stupid things can you find that American's believe?
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 3:07 pm
That would be hitting too soft a target.
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Yes, we may as well going around beating up kids in wheelcheers.

(That's on purpose for those of you who don't know)
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Here's a list:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fys3MsKMpms
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Oh... notice the consistency in different "perspectives"
[Image: AmericanWorld.gif]
[Image: American_World_Map16.jpg]
[Image: america.jpg]
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Looks legit Poc.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Quote:The Stupidest Things Americans Believe

Rush Limbaugh.
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm
(September 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm)5thHorseman Wrote:
Quote:The Stupidest Things Americans Believe

Rush Limbaugh.

Hey, amongst even Americans can there still be found those who would not quite sink so low.
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 6:47 pm
This is hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHzhtARf8M
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RE: The Stupidest Things Americans Believe
September 6, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Too bad hell doesn't exist, for people like O'Relily and Limbaugh.
Make America Great Again! Trump 2020
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