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The Definitive “People Who Thought Chechnya was the Czech Republic” Collection (Original Post) riverwalker Apr 2013 OP
The cool thinkg about Twitter is, when you are stupid The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #1
the Internet is making a lot of people stupid mikeysnot Apr 2013 #2
My poor, abused brain. :( (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2013 #3
Reminds me of this: Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #4
I want to live on a smarter planet. Aristus Apr 2013 #5
OMG. The level of stupid in this country just gives me a headache. kysrsoze Apr 2013 #6
Yes, I knew about Chechnya. But it's hardly a commonly discussed country. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #7
You Can See the Level of Intelligence by the Frequent use of "Towel Heads" dballance Apr 2013 #8
The prime cause of Sikh persecution in this country is their turban. gordianot Apr 2013 #11
This must be the tip of the iceberg, since all these guys spelled 'Czech' correctly. reformist2 Apr 2013 #9
I really had not thought of anyone confusing Czech with Chechnya. gordianot Apr 2013 #10
I Can't Believe I was Actually Shocked About That dballance Apr 2013 #13
Well they are about a close to one another as Iraq and Afghanistan. Ganja Ninja Apr 2013 #12
Good thing they weren't from Georgia kudzu22 Apr 2013 #14
Abe Froman czechs in zaireeka Apr 2013 #15
Lmao nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #16
My ancestry is Czech DainBramaged Apr 2013 #17
Brought to you by "the people who went to war in Iraq because of LeftinOH Apr 2013 #18
This teabagger avatar is alsame Apr 2013 #19
When Atlanta had the summer Olympics, those calling to purchase tickets from New Mexico were sent hlthe2b Apr 2013 #20

mikeysnot

(4,756 posts)
2. the Internet is making a lot of people stupid
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 10:54 AM
Apr 2013

very stupid and giving them a platform to show off how stupid they are.

 

dballance

(5,756 posts)
8. You Can See the Level of Intelligence by the Frequent use of "Towel Heads"
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 10:59 AM
Apr 2013

And the overall disappointment that these guys weren't "towel heads." I never cease to be disappointed by my fellow human beings.

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
11. The prime cause of Sikh persecution in this country is their turban.
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:04 AM
Apr 2013

Murkins are choosy with their hats.

reformist2

(9,841 posts)
9. This must be the tip of the iceberg, since all these guys spelled 'Czech' correctly.
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 10:59 AM
Apr 2013

That public shaming site should probably search for people talking about 'Checks.'

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
10. I really had not thought of anyone confusing Czech with Chechnya.
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:01 AM
Apr 2013

Should have known better Geography is not a strong subject in schools. Of course you do know Hitler was an Aussie he was born in Australia and moved to Germany.

 

dballance

(5,756 posts)
13. I Can't Believe I was Actually Shocked About That
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:08 AM
Apr 2013

I would never have thought people would confuse the two. Boy was I wrong.

Ganja Ninja

(15,953 posts)
12. Well they are about a close to one another as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:06 AM
Apr 2013
How do these people find their way home at night?

LeftinOH

(5,354 posts)
18. Brought to you by "the people who went to war in Iraq because of
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:26 AM
Apr 2013

the actions of some Saudi Arabian terrorists acting on the orders of a Saudi Arabian living in Afghanistan." The level of ignorance about the outside world has horrifying consequences.

hlthe2b

(102,225 posts)
20. When Atlanta had the summer Olympics, those calling to purchase tickets from New Mexico were sent
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 11:51 AM
Apr 2013

to the INTERNATIONAL lines.... This was documented and I do not believe only an isolated event.

That we have a subset of Americans who are truly among the world's most ignorant is beyond words and quite depressing, but true.

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