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traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America.
Republicans more knowledgeable, better educated than Democrats
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rrrADAM
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pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America.
That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too?
Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric?
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pinktricam
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rrrADAM wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too? Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric?
You mean besides common sense?
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pinktricam wrote: rrrADAM wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too? Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric? You mean besides common sense?
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dr_feelgood
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dr_feelgood wrote: pinktricam wrote: rrrADAM wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too? Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric? You mean besides common sense? There is a link on the site to the Pew's quiz. Aside from what I perceived as a bit of partisan bias in the first several questions, it was rather easy. I scored 11/11 and am definitely not a conservative.
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veganclimber
Nov 15, 2012, 5:40 PM
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pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America.
I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion?
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veganclimber
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dr_feelgood wrote: pinktricam wrote: rrrADAM wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too? Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric? You mean besides common sense? There is a link on the site to the Pew's quiz. Aside from what I perceived as a bit of partisan bias in the first several questions, it was rather easy. I scored 11/11 and am definitely not a conservative.
I don't know if I'd say it was easy. I was stumped on the first question.
In reply to: Which presidential candidate is PRO-LIFE, that is, supports restricting access to abortion in most cases? Obama Romney Both Neither
I had to check the date of the quiz and see what Romney's position was at that time.
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pinktricam
Nov 15, 2012, 6:15 PM
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veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion?
Um, what about the Pew site, have you seen that one before?
It's generally been considered one of those left-of-center survey sites.
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veganclimber wrote: I don't know if I'd say it was easy. I was stumped on the first question. In reply to: Which presidential candidate is PRO-LIFE, that is, supports restricting access to abortion in most cases? Obama Romney Both Neither I had to check the date of the quiz and see what Romney's position was at that time.
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veganclimber
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pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion? Um, what about the Pew site, have you seen that one before? It's generally been considered one of those left-of-center survey sites.
Yea, I've heard of the Pew site. I don't see what that has to do with the site you linked though.
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pinktricam
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veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion? Um, what about the Pew site, have you seen that one before? It's generally been considered one of those left-of-center survey sites. Yea, I've heard of the Pew site. I don't see what that has to do with the site you linked though.
You mean aside from the fact that it cited Pew's statistics?
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pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion? Um, what about the Pew site, have you seen that one before? It's generally been considered one of those left-of-center survey sites. Yea, I've heard of the Pew site. I don't see what that has to do with the site you linked though. You mean aside from the fact that it cited Pew's statistics?
The statistics aren't the issue. It's the moronic conclusions they drew from them.
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pinktricam
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veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: veganclimber wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. I've never seen that site before. Is it the conservatives attempt to create something like the Onion? Um, what about the Pew site, have you seen that one before? It's generally been considered one of those left-of-center survey sites. Yea, I've heard of the Pew site. I don't see what that has to do with the site you linked though. You mean aside from the fact that it cited Pew's statistics? The statistics aren't the issue. It's the moronic conclusions they drew from them.
I agree, the statistics aren't the issue. From here and much to their credit, they're actually pretty spot on for being a liberal-leaning organization.
But would you please cite something that you feel is a "moronic conclusion"?
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pinktricam wrote: rrrADAM wrote: pinktricam wrote: traddad wrote: I'll duck in here and interject; This is the future. The Republicans are going to have to re-think their entire strategy. "Under-educated white males and their unfortunate spouses" is not a demographic that can sustain a political party in 21st century America. That's why Dems tend to dominate ALL the major Universities, both staff and alumni? Not to mention centers of high technology, medicine and other reserach too? Seems to fly in the face of what you "wanna" believe when all the areas where people with higher education tend to be are very blue, huh? Perhaps "finance" is one area where Red may be represented well... Can you name some other areas, Eric? You mean besides common sense?
I don't think that anyone who believes in large white bearded men in the sky who are all-powerful but like to constantly meddle in human affairs should be allowed to use the phrase "common sense."
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Hey Pinkie, I've got a serious question:
Who is the better Christian: Romney or Obama? Give me detailed theological reasons to explain your answer.
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pinktricam wrote: But would you please cite something that you feel is a "moronic conclusion"?
How about the title "Republicans more knowledgeable, better educated than Democrats" for starters. Basically,
any conclusion that you draw from that quiz, other than that republicans are more likely to be informed on current events. That says absolutely nothing about education or intelligence. A moron that listens to Rush all day would probably do well on that quiz.
It's kind of amusing how proud the author was that his group did better. I guess it's not surprising when you see this:
Democrats = Progressives = Socialists = Commies = Stupid
above the paper.
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camhead wrote: Hey Pinkie, I've got a serious question: Who is the better Christian: Romney or Obama? Give me detailed theological reasons to explain your answer.
Pinkie is predicatble enough that I can predecit with 100% certainty that he will NOT give you a detailed reply, and most likely will not even reply at all.
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rrrADAM wrote: camhead wrote: Hey Pinkie, I've got a serious question: Who is the better Christian: Romney or Obama? Give me detailed theological reasons to explain your answer. Pinkie is predicatble enough that I can predecit with 100% certainty that he will NOT give you a detailed reply, and most likely will not even reply at all.
That's 'cause he has his fingers in his ears screeching "La La La..."
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rrrADAM
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traddad wrote: rrrADAM wrote: camhead wrote: Hey Pinkie, I've got a serious question: Who is the better Christian: Romney or Obama? Give me detailed theological reasons to explain your answer. Pinkie is predicatble enough that I can predecit with 100% certainty that he will NOT give you a detailed reply, and most likely will not even reply at all. That's 'cause he has his fingers in his ears screeching "La La La..."
Nope... It's because what he confidently believes is nebulous and indistinct... He will not reply, because he cannot reply in a detailed manner to such things... It'd be like trying to make a wisp of smoke into something substancial and solid.
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rrrADAM wrote: traddad wrote: rrrADAM wrote: camhead wrote: Hey Pinkie, I've got a serious question: Who is the better Christian: Romney or Obama? Give me detailed theological reasons to explain your answer. Pinkie is predicatble enough that I can predecit with 100% certainty that he will NOT give you a detailed reply, and most likely will not even reply at all. That's 'cause he has his fingers in his ears screeching "La La La..." Nope... It's because what he confidently believes is nebulous and indistinct... He will not reply, because he cannot reply in a detailed manner to such things... It'd be like trying to make a wisp of smoke into something substancial and solid.
I just want to know what Pinkie thinks of the fact that, say, Billy Graham removed all references to Mormonism as a "cult" on his website.
This either means that:
a) politics are more important than religion in this case, or that (more likely)
b) one can be a better Christian by focusing on opposing abortion, gay marriage, and setting up a financial system that first and foremost caters to the wealthy, then by trying to help the poor, the sick, and disadvantaged.
Or, as a bumper sticker I saw recently said, "Obama is not a brown-skinned Arab who wants to give everyone free health care. That's Jesus."
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Nice bumper sticker.
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rrrADAM
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Smoke, not vapor, Brian. 
Can't see the pic... Dang work filter. 
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got busted on my end too. Hang on.
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