Ignorance is Bliss


	Ignorance is Bliss

ramsesemerson

10-21-2008 9:32 AM

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history, canada, knowledge, patriotism

ramsesemerson says:

Well, I would've thought this was obvious.

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11-11-2008 7:59 PM

Jorjor

The more you know, the less you can ignore. There isn't a country or institution that doesn't benefit from selective inattention.

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