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Two lists of  10 states each--one list for dumbest and one list for smartest.

 

Alabama is on one of these lists. Can you guess which one?

 

Politically conservative states dominate one list; liberal states dominate the other.  Can you guess which is which?

 

http://www.thestreet.com/story...ates-in-america.html

I yam what I yam and that's all I yam--but it is enough!

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Glad to see that Contendah is admitting that he is dumb as he lives in Alabama. Now if SquirrellyDog shows, up the reason Alabama was downgraded will be obvious. Keep up the shoddy articles. Only liberals can say a state is dumb for the reasons listed. Common sense and courtesy do not count for anything in the Liberal mind other than something that needs to be laughed at and changed.  

The terms "dumb" and "smart" really pertain to how one uses the information one has learned in life. I have met many smart people who have had very little formal education because they were always listening and learning new things and applying what they learned. On the other hand, I have met quite a few PhD's who must have gotten their degrees from Sears and Roebuck and who would normally be in the running for poster children for the word "stupid" if not for their degrees. Perhaps the word "ignorant" would have been better since the education systems of poorer states is often sub par. Then again, since only God knows all things, we are all ignorant.

Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

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i'd LOVE to see proof of that statement.. you've said it enough, prove it, or give up the bull****!

what part of ANY of those articles proves "Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . "  i don't see that phrase, or anything similar, in ANY of those articles. i will not accept 'within the profession' as proof of your claim.. i still have my doubts that you've ever been much more than a burden to society.

Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

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 I do not believe the original work on these state by state rankings  limited itself to holders of BA degrees.  The article describing that work, written  by others, used "BA" as a frame of reference, but in the rankings themselves, the  usage was simply "Bachelor's Degrees", which would include both types.

Last edited by Contendah
Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

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 I do not believe the original work on these state by state rankings  limited itself to holders of BA degrees.  The article describing that work, written  by others, used "BA" as a frame of reference, but in the rankings themselves, the  usage was simply "Bachelor's Degrees", which would include both types.

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Are you implying the author of the article was to dumb to know the difference between a BA and a  BSc?

 

Originally Posted by direstraits:

I gave references to information requested. If, someone is incapable of understanding said info or reaching a conclusion, that rests with the person's lack of comprehension. 

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bahahahahha! i asked you to prove your statement.. you 'referenced' the same thing, twice, and an article about BOTH parties using the same tactics... bahahahahaha! i guess we have differing opinions of 'proof' as well as 'comprehension'. bahahahahaha!  that's twice you've made claims you couldn't back up.. i'd say your credibility is suffering, at this point.

I never did my children's homework for them.  However, I did check it an give hints as to how to correct their mistakes.

 

Similarly, I gave the information required to answer a question.  If the requester can't process the info, that fault lies within them. Hint, yes, both political parties were scammed.  However, determined which party was scammed about five to ten fold over the other. 

Originally Posted by direstraits:
Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

___

 

 I do not believe the original work on these state by state rankings  limited itself to holders of BA degrees.  The article describing that work, written  by others, used "BA" as a frame of reference, but in the rankings themselves, the  usage was simply "Bachelor's Degrees", which would include both types.

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Are you implying the author of the article was to dumb to know the difference between a BA and a  BSc?

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 No.  I am saying that whatever was in the mind of that author, the actual research apparently considered both types of degrees.

 

Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:
Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

___

 

 I do not believe the original work on these state by state rankings  limited itself to holders of BA degrees.  The article describing that work, written  by others, used "BA" as a frame of reference, but in the rankings themselves, the  usage was simply "Bachelor's Degrees", which would include both types.

____________________________________________

Are you implying the author of the article was to dumb to know the difference between a BA and a  BSc?

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 No.  I am saying that whatever was in the mind of that author, the actual research apparently considered both types of degrees.

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Oh, just someone who considered mention of BAs more important -- a prejudiced sample?

 

Originally Posted by direstraits:
Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:
Originally Posted by Contendah:
Originally Posted by direstraits:

The first measurement was percentage of BA degrees. I'd rather see the percentage with a BSc representing skills and professions that might actually be worth something.  Remember, Dems and liberals are those most likely to be conned by grifters and Ponzi schemes. . 

___

 

 I do not believe the original work on these state by state rankings  limited itself to holders of BA degrees.  The article describing that work, written  by others, used "BA" as a frame of reference, but in the rankings themselves, the  usage was simply "Bachelor's Degrees", which would include both types.

____________________________________________

Are you implying the author of the article was to dumb to know the difference between a BA and a  BSc?

 ___

 No.  I am saying that whatever was in the mind of that author, the actual research apparently considered both types of degrees.

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Oh, just someone who considered mention of BAs more important -- a prejudiced sample?

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Only in your picky, deranged, and illogical conceits.  The "mention" of BAs was no part of the original research, but was in a second party's report, and thus had nothing to do with the integrity of the "sample."  Obviously you know or care nothing about statistical or experimental design.

 

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