Permalink提交的Tim W (not verified)on Fri, 12/02/2021 - 13:53
Hi guys, from Lexington, Kentucky USA I just wanted to take a minute to cast a slightly leaning vote towards Richard on the great debate of the final 2:00 of this episode.
While I agree that he "just made up" his claim that Shepard is less well known in America than other astronauts the truth is that I would also "just make up" the same thing if pressed on the question.
And while it is true, as commented, that America has a strong nationalistic streak I do not really see that having much to do at all with being able to identify Shepard's name on a list of famous people in the country's history. The jingoism is more likely apparent in broader claims that America has "more freedom" than any other country in the world and it is patriotic that more Americans have large gun and ammunition collections than other citizens around the world.
I would not say that it is an overly dramatic and decisive victory for Richard on this one, but rather a slight victory. But, in competition, a win is a win.
Hi guys, from Lexington,
Hi guys, from Lexington, Kentucky USA I just wanted to take a minute to cast a slightly leaning vote towards Richard on the great debate of the final 2:00 of this episode.
While I agree that he "just made up" his claim that Shepard is less well known in America than other astronauts the truth is that I would also "just make up" the same thing if pressed on the question.
And while it is true, as commented, that America has a strong nationalistic streak I do not really see that having much to do at all with being able to identify Shepard's name on a list of famous people in the country's history. The jingoism is more likely apparent in broader claims that America has "more freedom" than any other country in the world and it is patriotic that more Americans have large gun and ammunition collections than other citizens around the world.
I would not say that it is an overly dramatic and decisive victory for Richard on this one, but rather a slight victory. But, in competition, a win is a win.
Good Luck!