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Posted: 11/4/2009 1:14:11 PM EDT
In the undying effort not to disappoint anyone’s suspicion about how today’s youth is spirling into the abyss of stupidity... I just had a "college age" student.. during our discussion on the Depression tell me the CCC was the Civilian CONGREGATION Corps....groan
Can I have a Hallelujah and a big Amen, behind that pick ax and shovel?
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:17:55 PM EDT
[#1]
They're homonyms. Almost.
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:20:38 PM EDT
[#2]
I am not suggesting that there aren't some dumbasses out there.  But, you are getting a bit nit-picky.  Your student got pretty close.  She could easily be a member of a conservative congregation.
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:26:24 PM EDT
[#3]
I don't know what the CCC is.
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:28:18 PM EDT
[#4]
citizen conservation corps?
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:31:03 PM EDT
[#5]
Civilian Conservation Corps guys.  Buy books please.
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:32:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Civilian Conservation Corps guys.  Buy books please.


I do.  David Weber has a great couple of series.    







Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:35:16 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I don't know what the CCC is.


+1, and I'm no dunce.

Swear to God.
Link Posted: 11/4/2009 1:37:47 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
I don't know what the CCC is.


yes, from the state that gave us Senator Al Franken

the future of America is so fucked,,,,
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