McCain’s “Czechoslovakia” problem
Published 16 July, 2008, 17:19
Does knowledge of geography and history really matter? I think knowledge of both is very important for many reasons. And I am convinced the president of the United States should have a solid grasp – even if it is rudimentary knowledge – of geography and history to govern the most powerful country on the planet. The fact that presumptive Republican nominee John McCain has twice referred within a week to the Czech Republic as “Czechoslovakia” is very telling.
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