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Are you smarter than an elected official?


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This is why our country is in trouble. In the blog is a link to both the article on this subject and the test put out by ISI.

http://musiccityoracle.blogspot.com/2008/1...d-official.html

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That is really interesting and a bit scary when I can score higher than the elected officials on most of the questions.

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I scored 77.5% on the quiz. Well, I guess that's pretty good but I thought I could ace it since I did well in Civics and American History in school. I guess I need to hit the books again..... :soapbox:

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I scored 78.8%. It would not surprise me if the majority of Worthy members do more than just better than our officials, but actually pass. We have a smart group. :soapbox: It is concerning that we know civics better than those we have put into office. I wish the article gave more information as to how many officials and what positions they held.

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I can't find it.

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I can't find it.

You can't find what? In the blog, click on the word "report" to find the article. Click on the last word, which is "here" to find the test.

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I scored 78.8%. It would not surprise me if the majority of Worthy members do more than just better than our officials, but actually pass. We have a smart group. :emot-heartbeat: It is concerning that we know civics better than those we have put into office. I wish the article gave more information as to how many officials and what positions they held.

Hey, you did better than I did! Now think about the 44% score for those elected officials and how really sorry that is. I wish I knew who they were too. They don't need power if they don't understand the country and how it works. :soapbox:

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:soapbox: 84%
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:) 84%

Show off. :soapbox:

My husband scored 100% and called the test easy, but Mr. Smartypants has a degree in history, works with lobbyists, and pays very close attention to politics and current events. :emot-heartbeat: After all he has taught me about Reformers, there was no way I was going to admit I missed the Puritain question. Shh... don't tell him. :emot-pray:

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Good for your hubby! :soapbox:

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