The Thailand Forum

The Thailand expat forum for Travel, Lifestyle and Fun.

Welcome to the TeakDoor.com forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Forum Home Donate Arcade Chat Room Gallery Blog Mark Forums Read
Go Back   TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum > Banal Banter > Issues
Reload this Page Why 1/5 of Americans can't find the US on a map
Home Register TD Links FAQ Members List Calendar Weather Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Issues There is much going on in the world and the opportunity to discuss these issues and how they affect your world is always relevant. Your opinion is important and though we might not solve the problems confronting society, we just might open someones eyes. What is your opinion?

Reply
Page 2 of 6 < 1 2 3456 >
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 29-08-2007, 01:07 PM   #21 (permalink)
Boon Mee
Senior Member
 
Boon Mee's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:47 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 9,820
Boon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
Well, the topic is why geography ain't too good with them 'merikans - not another septic-bashing...OK?
Boon Mee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:09 PM   #22 (permalink)
Milkman
Gone Off
 
Milkman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: shelf
Posts: 9,543
Milkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the netMilkman User spends way too much time on the net
Quote:
Originally Posted by cujo View Post
Shameless cut and paste from a blog, but food for thought.

One of the most amazing things about travelling around Europe is the concept of "intelligence until proven stupid". Let me explain. In America, the media, many corporations, and our government cater to the people as if we are a bunch of morons. You can see this in many aspects of life, just watch the evening news or any of the many talk shows during the day to see. There are countless organizations, with our government being the largest, making laws, doing studies, and reporting results that all have an overlying tone telling us what's good for us. From the Surgeon General telling us what to eat and drink to the cheesy financial analysts on CNN telling us what to invest in, there are so many people telling the "masses" what's best for them. There are so many people to help you out, especially in the security realm since Sept 11th.
.
Spot-on and sad at the same time.

Experts, analysts, advisors for investing, security, personal coaches, marriage counseling, Dr. Ruth and Dr. Drew. Advertising tell us how to be happy and sexy, and pharmaceutical companies are constantly on TV with new drugs to buy and use every day.

I stopped watching TV a few months ago. It's been helpful.

I visited the U.S. recently and many people cannot think for themselves. Their ideas are of others.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

_____________
Milkman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:17 PM   #23 (permalink)
cujo
I am in Jail
 
Last Online: Yesterday 11:57 AM
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reality.
Posts: 1,212
cujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forumscujo has a reputation beyond Thailand travel forums
In my research I came upon an article about the latest thing, baby name consultants.
They can't even name their own kids without outside help.
What next?
Quote:

Self-obsessed parents-to-be have one more thing to worry about: What to name the little testament to themselves once Mommy poops it out. You don't want your little angel to be like every other Madison in her class. The solution? Baby-naming consultants.
Last fall, John Bentham, 36, a Las Vegas theater producer, and his wife, Shannon, 29, who runs a nonprofit foundation, says they felt "enormous pressure" to find a strong-sounding boy name. "I wanted a name that would look good on a marquee or a political banner," Mrs. Bentham says. Though they had agreed on the letter "j," none of the names they came up with -- Jude, Julian, Jake, Jason, or John Jr. -- seemed original enough. They hired Ms. Walker and Mr. Reyes, who produced an 11-page list of possibilities, including Jackson. In March, the Benthams welcomed little Jackson Dean into the world.
Walker and Reyes are a couple who offer "name consultations and workshops," and charge you fifty dollars a pop to help make sure that your Paolo isn't some pedestrian Paul. One California woman dropped nearly $500 to have a numerologist make sure the name she chose had "positive associations." Parents of America, we implore you: Save your money for the nursing home you're going to need when your offspring, bitter about a lifetime of "Anderson"ness, refuses to take you in during your declining years.
cujo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:17 PM   #24 (permalink)
AntRobertson
Ich Bin Ein Auslander
 
AntRobertson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,477
AntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the net
It's not a general lack of maps...
AntRobertson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:19 PM   #25 (permalink)
Boon Mee
Senior Member
 
Boon Mee's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:47 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 9,820
Boon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
^
That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...
Boon Mee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:20 PM   #26 (permalink)
FatBoyEric
I am in Jail
 
Last Online: 12-09-2008 03:41 PM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 367
FatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forumsFatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forumsFatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forums
Are the Americans really that bad at Geography?

It would seem that apparently not, those who know about 'Facebook' may also know of the 'Traveller IQ' application?

There are a grouping of different Geography IQ tests in the application with the most important being aptly named, 'World Challenge'.

The good ole' USA has an average of 104.9 with 51,376 tests taken.

Where is Australia in all this I hear you cry? Well I'll tell you, they average a mere 104.4 with 19,138 tests taken, 8 places behind the US .

Maybe it's the Aussies who need to brush up on their geographical knowledge. Knowing where the nearest beer shop is just isn't enough!

Anyway, living in country 'X' does not automatically make you stupid, unless you are Welsh.
FatBoyEric is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:22 PM   #27 (permalink)
shazbut
I am in Jail
 
Last Online: 16-11-2007 05:02 PM
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 199
shazbut Thailand Travel Forum Newbie
When I was seeing a shipping agent in LA a few years ago,I was asked by one of the senior staff why we were not onforwarding cargo from Lyttelton to Christchurch.Now Lyttelton is the Port of Christchurch and is a bit like saying why cargo is not onforwarded from Bangkok to Bangkok.This person had 10 years experience in the industry too.Unbelievable!!!
shazbut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:22 PM   #28 (permalink)
AntRobertson
Ich Bin Ein Auslander
 
AntRobertson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,477
AntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the net
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
^ That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...
Righto. Probably been posted on here ad nauseum too.
AntRobertson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 01:27 PM   #29 (permalink)
Boon Mee
Senior Member
 
Boon Mee's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:47 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 9,820
Boon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertson View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boon Mee
^ That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...
Righto. Probably been posted on here ad nauseum too.
My point exactly...
Boon Mee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 02:23 PM   #30 (permalink)
FatBoyEric
I am in Jail
 
Last Online: 12-09-2008 03:41 PM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 367
FatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forumsFatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forumsFatBoyEric Spending a bit of time on Thai Travel forums
Sex mad as well as stupid eh?

US drivers who paid scantily clad women for a "topless car wash" were furious when they discovered all the car-washers were men.
Male drivers felt they had been duped when scantily clad women lured them to the carwash, holding signs advertising a $5 topless carwash.

The women directed drivers to the charity carwash - which was raising money for New York school clubs - and promised all car-washers would be topless.

Shirtless male firemen then emerged from behind a blue tarpaulin to wash the cars.

Mike Matias, who was conned into paying for the service, said: "I was hugely disappointed, but at least my money went to a good cause."
FatBoyEric is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 02:26 PM   #31 (permalink)
AntRobertson
Ich Bin Ein Auslander
 
AntRobertson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,477
AntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the netAntRobertson User spends way too much time on the net
Here's an updated, simplified, map:
AntRobertson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 02:47 PM   #32 (permalink)
Boon Mee
Senior Member
 
Boon Mee's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:47 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 9,820
Boon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
^
Uh...we got, like, a jokes thread going on this here forum as well as a 'funny pics' thread too...
Boon Mee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 02:57 PM   #33 (permalink)
Butterfly
Suspended Member
 
Butterfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 11,836
Butterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the net
This thread is worthless without nudie pics of that hottie
Butterfly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:01 PM   #34 (permalink)
Butterfly
Suspended Member
 
Butterfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 11,836
Butterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the netButterfly User spends way too much time on the net
AGE: 17 | HEIGHT: 5'9 | HAIR COLOR: Blonde | EYE COLOR: Hazel
Lexington, South Carolina
Butterfly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:07 PM   #35 (permalink)
chinthee
Sundance is my bff
 
Last Online: 23-09-2008 07:21 AM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 6,033
chinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mid View Post
want ta get working on that worlds biggest thing

as of today , lost the title re casino's
Yeah, but that's not really true. The pure scale of the many casinos in Vegas, literally miles and miles of them dwarfs Macau by any measure.
chinthee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:12 PM   #36 (permalink)
chinthee
Sundance is my bff
 
Last Online: 23-09-2008 07:21 AM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 6,033
chinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the netchinthee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
The point you're all missing is that the rest of the world is largely irrelevant to a populace that has everything most people could want or need within its borders.
chinthee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:14 PM   #37 (permalink)
mellow
Pong Nam Ron
 
mellow's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 09:05 PM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: over the hill
Posts: 284
mellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forummellow is just really nice on this Thai Forum
I heard someone say, that the reason Europeans know their maps so well,is so they can quickly visualize, where all their new immediate neighbors come from.
mellow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:16 PM   #38 (permalink)
Mid
Nautical Member
 
Mid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 7,859
Mid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the net
Quote:
Originally Posted by chinthee View Post
The point you're all missing is that the rest of the world is largely irrelevant to a populace that has everything most people could want or need within its borders.


them Iraq folks agree
Mid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:17 PM   #39 (permalink)
Boon Mee
Senior Member
 
Boon Mee's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:47 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 9,820
Boon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the netBoon Mee User spends way too much time on the net
Donor
^
And, that you can drive through several countries in a day whereas it takes > 2 days to cross the US.
Boon Mee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29-08-2007, 03:22 PM   #40 (permalink)
Mid
Nautical Member
 
Mid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 7,859
Mid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the netMid User spends way too much time on the net
Ozzie's are impressed ...........................
Mid is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 6 < 1 2 3456 >

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Register Forum Home Donate FAQ Members List Calendar


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On