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I think the next paragraph is important, with regards to the post above:"In fact, the 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord that marked the first military engagements of the American Revolution took place in Massachusetts. But Bachmann did not correct her error when she referenced the battles again later in her speech."
It's somewhat frustrating that this is a leading politician in today's discourse. It's troubling that this is the kind of intellect that rises to become a major play. But what's even more troubling is that media outlets continue to give people like her plenty of air time to show their ignorance.
I'm just not sure if the media is doing its job by letting Bachmann's foolishness parade around (e.g. Christine O'Donnell), or if it's doing damage to the country by showing that you don't have to be that bright or thorough—or frankly, know what you're talking about—in order to rise to serve in high offices in the land.
Here's hoping for a better future.