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Originally Posted by swimmer_spe
Nope, never took economics. However, we have had MPs with economic degrees and that really did no good for Canada. A degree is not the same as understanding the real world applications. For example, some of the stupidest designed things have been designed by people with an engineering degree. Before you spout crap about your degree in economics ...
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He was not boasting about his degree. He was trying to educate you on some basic economic principles. While I agree that having a degree doesn't give you wisdom or intelligence (there is a difference), having those who are uneducated believe they know more than those who are educated in the field is idiotic.
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... I want you to look into the connection between the ring professional engineers wear and the Quebec Bridge.
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The connection between the Iron Ring and the Quebec Bridge is actually a myth (I was told this during my Iron Ring ceremony, and if you don't believe me, check out
Wikipedia).
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