You wrote:
“I’m not impressed.”
You don’t have to be. Even without the degree I know the difference between 1309 and 1377. You didn’t. That says it all.
“I have met a number of PhDs who couldn’t tie their shoelaces.”
And yet you confused 1309 and 1377.
“All one has to do is look at all the PhDs in economics ruining our country to understand how worthless degrees have become and how stupid people of learning have become.”
Yeah, they struggle with numbers too. Who here struggled with the difference between the numbers 1309 and 1377 again?
“No common sense. And I’ve known plumbers and electricians without degrees that make about 4-5 times what a PhD is making.”
And I bet they know the difference between 1309 and 1377 too.
“IMO-degrees are just about like Nobel Peace Prizes these days. They know the right people or punch the right tickets and -POOF- they’re qualified. Sorry, degrees don’t mean a whole heck of a lot.”
True, but I know medieval history very well. And even if I didn’t, I would still know the difference between 1309 and 1377. And I have no reason to believe you’re knowledgable about history whether you have degrees in the study of it or not.
“If you believe Wikipedia to be in error, I’m sure they would be happy to hear from you. After all, you seem to have the credentials.”
I really don’t waste my time with wikipedia much. After all the people who rely on it can’t tell the difference between 1309 and 1377.
Just remember, I was right all along. I hope you learn to differentiate between numbers one day.
I'm not confusing anything. What I posted was a straight quote from Wikipedia supporting this author's historical knowledge. Apparently there are some who would disagree with your timeline assertions. As shocking as this might be, these folks are just as prominent as yourself-perhaps more so-in historical knowledge.
I really don’t waste my time with wikipedia much. After all the people who rely on it can’t tell the difference between 1309 and 1377.
Pity you don't "waste" your time with Wikipedia as it offers very good information on a variety of topics. The research done by others and checked by many might have saved you from making embarassing accusations and showing such a bias understanding of history.
As a starter you may wish to investigate of word "moron" that you so causally threw out with derision:
1. Informal. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment.
One should first examine the log in their own eye before they rush to the twigs in others.