I don't remember learning about any fights during the cold war. I'm usually pretty good at history and have a great memory for the things I learn in history. Though I did have a teacher one time who tried to teach my class that the Jews killed Jesus. Surprisingly he was gone next year. Then the rumor started that he quit and joined the FBI :lol:. That one was fun.

 

 

 

I'd ask him to tell you where he got his information. Either that or just say you won't listen to that cuz it's not true, and walk out.

haha that's a good one and remember the more true adage that history is written by the victor (look at WWII for instance.) But yes the Cold war is really quite insignificant and I think comparing ideas on it detracts from the original post. The guy's history teacher sounds wacky, at least that's something we can both agree on.

 

 

 

I wouldn't call it insignificant. The Cold War did advance us in science, technology, and culture. Would we have space travel, microcomputers, or MTV if it were not for the Cold War? What would our society be like if it never happened?

 

 

 

It would be wrong to say that it was the most influential era in history, but it's just as much a crime to dismiss it without discussing the benefits that it bestowed.

What the... :?

 

He shouldn't be allowed to teach, because you guys probably know more than him. Especially since he is making up stuff.

When you place it in that context yes. But in regards to the authors question (which is the purpose of the thread) and what I have answered, it is insignificant to what it was compared to.

 

 

 

The cold war did bring about an age of rapid progress, however, you have to question whether the advances could only have been made in the pressure cooker that was the political climate of the time? Undoubtedly they sped up the development of the space program as this benefited the missile programs of both countries and as trickle effect computers the internet television and nuclear power were all developed in rapid time but have we not come further since then without the tensions of the cold war? I do agree that to dismiss the cold war without due recognition is improper but instead to remember it in the flow of history that spawned from it.

 

 

 

I have answered the authors question if you wish to debate history, more than welcome, I have have msn and plenty of time up my sleeve.

So, the message of this thread [and/or any OT thread] is "when in doubt, look for Goddess or barihawk"

 

 

 

Besides that, history teachers, are usually crazy. Going on personal experience. Female history teachers, paticularly anicent history, tend to be very nasty. Just a trend I've noticed.

Is his name John Titor, by chance?

No...?

Listen closely today, tell us what he says. We'll tell if it's real or he's a nutjob.

When you place it in that context yes. But in regards to the authors question (which is the purpose of the thread) and what I have answered, it is insignificant to what it was compared to.

 

 

 

The cold war did bring about an age of rapid progress, however, you have to question whether the advances could only have been made in the pressure cooker that was the political climate of the time? Undoubtedly they sped up the development of the space program as this benefited the missile programs of both countries and as trickle effect computers the internet television and nuclear power were all developed in rapid time but have we not come further since then without the tensions of the cold war? I do agree that to dismiss the cold war without due recognition is improper but instead to remember it in the flow of history that spawned from it.

 

 

 

I have answered the authors question if you wish to debate history, more than welcome, I have have msn and plenty of time up my sleeve.

 

 

 

Well, I am not saying that your interpretation is wrong. I think we would eventually had developed all of this, but certainly not by 2009 and according to the butterfly effect our very existence at the moment would be in question.

There are a lot of teachers and substitute teachers that do not belong in History classrooms. My Sophomore year of High School I had a substitute teacher attempt to teach us that the Holocaust was a hoax and it was all fabricated. Needless say he was never allowed to teach at our school district again.

 

People go to jail here, if they say the holocaust was fake.

Teacher does sound pretty insane, if he carrys on teaching you [cabbage] try to get rid of him.

 

 

 

And if i recall the only time Russia and USA have actually fought in recent history was the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

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Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Doubts rising...

excluding the mentioned proxy wars(vietnam korea) there was no fighting associated with the cold war. This guy is clearly making stuff up and has to be dealt with. Hopefully you make it to a comprehensive class later and learn proper history.

 

 

 

ask him why we never used our nukes during the great war and see the reaction you get.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

Well. Make a complaint, or something. This is just unacceptable.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Doubts rising...

 

 

 

I was expecting someone to not believe me. I think it sounds dumb, and I was the one who for a while thought there really was a Great War.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Doubts rising...

 

 

 

I was expecting someone to not believe me. I think it sounds dumb, and I was the one who for a while thought there really was a Great War.

 

Have you actually said anything to this [wagon]? Oh, and do tell, what did happen in the 1986 Battle of Red Square? I'm just dying to know.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Doubts rising...

 

 

 

I was expecting someone to not believe me. I think it sounds dumb, and I was the one who for a while thought there really was a Great War.

 

Have you actually said anything to this [wagon]? Oh, and do tell, what did happen in the 1986 Battle of Red Square? I'm just dying to know.

 

 

 

I haven't said anything, but now that you mention it, I probably could. He'd give me a detention, but once they found out what I was arguing about I'd be surprised if they really went through with it.

 

 

 

On Monday I'm going to bring some of these facts up to him (including the one about why there were no nukes used, which would inevitably happen if it was serious enough to get to Red Square).

 

 

 

I'm also going to ask why Russia is still a country ;)

 

 

 

Someone said awhile ago that they can't fire teachers of more than twenty years. He's taught here since the 80's so it's close, not sure if it's been the full twenty yet.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Yeah, you need to bring an audio recorder to class and put it up on youtube or something, we NEED to hear this for ourselves. I just spent like 20 minutes looking through google, nada.

Just got back from school.

 

 

 

Todays history topic: The 1986 Battle of Red Square.

 

 

 

:|

 

 

 

Yeah, you need to bring an audio recorder to class and put it up on youtube or something, we NEED to hear this for ourselves. I just spent like 20 minutes looking through google, nada.

 

 

 

Hell, I'll bring a full camera crew!

 

 

 

"Chris, who are they?"

 

"Uh... foreign exchange students."

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Just got back from the God of Knowledge. Wikipedia.

 

 

 

Apparently while the U.S. relationship with Russia has been pretty rocky, there has never been a full-scale war, the closest being Vietnam were some Russian mercs fought, though if my definition of mercenary is right, they don't even work for the Russian government, just the highest bidder.

Apparently while the U.S. relationship with Russia has been pretty rocky, there has never been a full-scale war, the closest being Vietnam were some Russian mercs fought, though if my definition of mercenary is right, they don't even work for the Russian government, just the highest bidder.

 

You're correct.

 

 

 

Well, your teacher's a nutjob. As others have said, bring a tape recorder or something, and let the principal of your school listen to it. Or, invite the principal to your classroom one day. No matter which you do, be sure to post the audio file/video for us to listen/watch... :twisted: :roll:

Am I the only one that thinks that dizzle should leave the guy just for the laughs? I mean what this guy is teaching sounds hillarious. You don't really learn anything in 8th grade history so just keep him then tell your principle at the end of the year.

Apparently while the U.S. relationship with Russia has been pretty rocky, there has never been a full-scale war, the closest being Vietnam were some Russian mercs fought, though if my definition of mercenary is right, they don't even work for the Russian government, just the highest bidder.

 

You're correct.

 

 

 

Well, your teacher's a nutjob. As others have said, bring a tape recorder or something, and let the principal of your school listen to it. Or, invite the principal to your classroom one day. No matter which you do, be sure to post the audio file/video for us to listen/watch... :twisted: :roll:

 

 

 

Audio recorder is a nogo, my only one is analog. As for video, I do have a small, low quality camera that may work but for some reason only Jesus and aliens understand, no audio (it's a tiny $30 Aiptek thing). It's doubtful I'd be able to get it into class but I'm looking for a way (maybe bring a bigger camera with sound in under my jacket, and hope the audio isn't smothered?)

 

 

 

I just need something, I sound pretty dumb here without proof.

 

 

 

EDIT:

 

 

 

riku, maybe I should just leave this guy until the end of the year for the laughs :

 

 

 

According to my friend, he learns about The 20's and stuff, but since the depression wasn't until the 30's, there's not really much to know there except trumpets, flapper fashion, and mobsters.

 

 

 

Maybe he'll tell us about how the Germans stormed Normandy after the KKK kidnapped Jesus.

Apparently while the U.S. relationship with Russia has been pretty rocky, there has never been a full-scale war, the closest being Vietnam were some Russian mercs fought, though if my definition of mercenary is right, they don't even work for the Russian government, just the highest bidder.

 

You're correct.

 

 

 

Well, your teacher's a nutjob. As others have said, bring a tape recorder or something, and let the principal of your school listen to it. Or, invite the principal to your classroom one day. No matter which you do, be sure to post the audio file/video for us to listen/watch... :twisted: :roll:

 

 

 

Audio recorder is a nogo, my only one is analog. As for video, I do have a small, low quality camera that may work but for some reason only Jesus and aliens understand, no audio (it's a tiny $30 Aiptek thing). It's doubtful I'd be able to get it into class but I'm looking for a way (maybe bring a bigger camera with sound in under my jacket, and hope the audio isn't smothered?)

 

 

 

I just need something, I sound pretty dumb here without proof.

 

Say you need it for a class and just set it on the ground while it's on...

tell him lrn2teachrealhistorypl0x