August 31, 2005
Stupid Americans or stupid Study?
Here's an excerpt from this article which basically says American's are idiots
American adults in general do not understand what molecules are (other than that they are really small). Fewer than a third can identify DNA as a key to heredity. Only about 10 percent know what radiation is. One adult American in five thinks the Sun revolves around the Earth, an idea science had abandoned by the 17th century.
I find this hard to believe, but maybe I view the general public optimistically. Oh yeah, and I'm already expecting all of you liberals to insert your Bush bashing jokes here.
Posted by Bryant at August 31, 2005 12:30 PM
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"Our best university graduates are world-class by any definition," he said. "But the second half of our high school population - it's an embarrassment. We have left behind a lot of people."
so much for the no child left behind.
Posted by: MisterStinky at August 31, 2005 12:37 PM
At least make the Bush bashing funny or relevant.
Anybody who could have possibly be affected by education changes initiated by this administration is still in elementary school. Clearly this article is attempting to point to a problem that has long existed in the American educational system.
Posted by: Bryant at August 31, 2005 12:41 PM
well duh .... but I seem to remember that the GOP did everything it could to stop CLinton from doing anything but getting laid in the office.
Posted by: MisterStinky at August 31, 2005 12:43 PM