jerryskids 6,797 Posted October 14, 2014 The latest Pew Research Center News IQ quiz measures the public’s awareness of key facts in the news: from questions about conflicts around the world to the current minimum wage and the chair of the Federal Reserve. ... Differences in news knowledge across partisan groups are relatively modest, though Republicans tend to do somewhat better than Democrats overall. Republicans are 16 points more likely than Democrats to answer the Common Core question correctly (58% vs. 42%). And 57% of Republicans identify the oil industry as a primary driver of growth in North Dakota, compared with 42% of Democrats. On other issues, such as the unemployment rate, there are hardly any differences in news knowledge between Republicans and Democrats. Relatively modest? Republicans scored better on 10 of the 12 questions, most by a significant margin, and had an average overall difference of 7%. Democrats: the party of wannabee intellectuals. The quiz is included in the link; I got a 10 out of 12. http://www.people-press.org/2014/10/02/from-isis-to-unemployment-what-do-americans-know/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted October 14, 2014 Not surprising, as Republicans are more obsessed with politics than Democrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted October 14, 2014 Low information voters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 597 Posted October 14, 2014 Not surprising, as Republicans are more obsessed with politics than Democrats.Or more likely to have an internet connection to take the quiz. But who doesn't know that oil is the main driver in ND? People living under rocks? ETA: Just read the article, I lose, I thought it was internet based quiz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted October 14, 2014 Relatively modest? Republicans scored better on 10 of the 12 questions, most by a significant margin, and had an average overall difference of 7%. Democrats: the party of wannabee intellectuals. The quiz is included in the link; I got a 10 out of 12. http://www.people-press.org/2014/10/02/from-isis-to-unemployment-what-do-americans-know/ Least shocking news of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 14, 2014 This board must be an outlier then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted October 14, 2014 I used to care about politics, until I came here and saw what tools you all were. I didn't like the man in the mirror, so I changed my ways. Thanks MJ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 2,130 Posted October 14, 2014 This board must be an outlier then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,797 Posted October 14, 2014 Low information voters! As a pretend internet lawyer I'm not surprised that statistics are beyond your comprehension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,797 Posted October 14, 2014 This board must be an outlier then. Yes, everywhere else Republicans are statistically more informed, but here it is different. In other news, on internet chat sites all over the country, people are having the exact same conversation, because it is beyond comprehension to Democrats that their party is primarily made up of uninformed moochers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,797 Posted October 14, 2014 6 out of 12 I missed 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 Don't worry, I donated you to the Dems long ago. Our record of intellectual superiority remains in tact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, everywhere else Republicans are statistically more informed, but here it is different. In other news, on internet chat sites all over the country, people are having the exact same conversation, because it is beyond comprehension to Democrats that their party is primarily made up of uninformed moochers. Nope. Just checked. They're all talking about porn and bacon. Another uninformed republican. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,502 Posted October 14, 2014 Don't worry, I donated you to the Dems long ago. Our record of intellectual superiority remains in tact. I just deleted...I missed 5 7 8 9 10 12 not 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,502 Posted October 14, 2014 Nope. Just checked. They're all talking about porn and bacon. Another uninformed republican. Speaking of pron, I've gotta look up (fap) the new celebrities that showed up on the fappening today. Then mebbe heat up some homemade burritos for desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted October 14, 2014 Speaking of pron, I've gotta look up (fap) the new celebrities that showed up on the fappening today. Then mebbe heat up some homemade burritos for desert. You got any plans of getting a ps4? I've been eyeballing one lately. Miss my COD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted October 14, 2014 Relatively modest? Republicans scored better on 10 of the 12 questions, most by a significant margin, and had an average overall difference of 7%. Democrats: the party of wannabee intellectuals. The quiz is included in the link; I got a 10 out of 12. http://www.people-press.org/2014/10/02/from-isis-to-unemployment-what-do-americans-know/ 8 of 12, and I never watch the news. Thanks Geek Club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted October 14, 2014 11/12. Suck it jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted October 14, 2014 11/12. Suck it jerry Nice work. Do you think your superior knowledge makes you a better citizen? Which one did you miss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 356 Posted October 14, 2014 My goal was to beat Jerry. I felt pretty good about that after the first few questions, but alas, also 10 out of 12. The only question women do better than men with is the min. wage one. The two questions ages 18-29 do better with than everyone else... min. wage and federal poverty line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted October 14, 2014 12 out of 12, with 3 outright guesses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,502 Posted October 14, 2014 You got any plans of getting a ps4? I've been eyeballing one lately. Miss my COD. Not sure yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted October 14, 2014 12/12 Guessed on the % of Americans living at/below the poverty line, and used process of elimination for the chair of the fed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted October 14, 2014 You guys are smart. Except Sux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, everywhere else Republicans are statistically more informed, but here it is different. In other news, on internet chat sites all over the country, people are having the exact same conversation, because it is beyond comprehension to Democrats that their party is primarily made up of uninformed moochers. Worst bait ever. Even a starving fish wouldnt touch it. And 10/12. Looks like you're as smart as the average Democrat here, Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 14, 2014 In other news water is wet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryHill9323 65 Posted October 14, 2014 11/12. Missed the poverty one. But then, being a conservative I don't give a ratsass about the poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,530 Posted October 14, 2014 12/12 with one guess on the poverty line question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted October 14, 2014 Republitards are more informed about the issues the liberal media wants them to know about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,530 Posted October 14, 2014 11/12. Missed the poverty one. But then, being a conservative I don't give a ratsass about the poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,700 Posted October 14, 2014 12/12... That was easy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,588 Posted October 14, 2014 I hate both sides equally. common core is clearly Abdominal Exercises, have you not seen our politicians? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted October 14, 2014 Nice work. Do you think your superior knowledge makes you a better citizen? Which one did you miss? I missed the Sunni/Shia question. Don't know if it makes me a better citizen but it does make me better than jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,588 Posted October 14, 2014 12/12... That was easy... Foxnews has taught you well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted October 14, 2014 11/12 missed the spending question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted October 14, 2014 9/12. You're supposed to lie to make yourself sound smart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted October 14, 2014 I used to care about politics, until I came here and saw what tools you all were. I didn't like the man in the mirror, so I changed my ways. Thanks MJ! Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,700 Posted October 14, 2014 Foxnews has taught you well Never watch it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
