04-08-2003, 08:10 PM
I think I owe you an apology Grumpy. Due to the location of my reply to Mark in the thread, it might be implied I was refering to you. I was not, but rather to the general topic of knowledge and to the general population.
As for acquisition of the knowledge you seek I'd have to reflect Pete's sentiment. My knowledge of the American system and history has been acquired from being taught it throughout my childhood, and then being heavily involved in it for over 25 years as an adult. Then again, I tend to be an information sponge, and history is one of my passions. I'm the type of person who when watching a movie that is based loosely on facts (like "The Longest Day"), rushes away during the commercials to discover the truth so I can contrast.
As for acquisition of the knowledge you seek I'd have to reflect Pete's sentiment. My knowledge of the American system and history has been acquired from being taught it throughout my childhood, and then being heavily involved in it for over 25 years as an adult. Then again, I tend to be an information sponge, and history is one of my passions. I'm the type of person who when watching a movie that is based loosely on facts (like "The Longest Day"), rushes away during the commercials to discover the truth so I can contrast.
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