[Svartalfiar]

Hmm.. So if I scored a 27 on the ACT in 7th grade, 2250 (if I recall correctly) on the SAT, and hit 99th percentile on the ASVAB, does that mean I can get a free Senate seat? Or are there any companies looking for a new (multi-million $$) CEO?

[SeekAndFind]

People tend to confuse intelligence with wisdom.

We might have a lot of intelligent people at the top of our corporations or government, but not all of them are wise. In fact, I’d say many are FOOLISH.

[bigdaddy45]

You sound like a democrat. No, it means if you work your tail off, then maybe you can someday have that senate seat. Nothing is handed to you (unless you’re a Kennedy).

I don’t know why this is controversial or anyone is discrediting it. Smart people rise to high positions. Why should anyone be surprised by this?

[grania]

The converse is not necessarily true. If a high percentage of those who run things are highly intelligent, it does not follow logically that a high percentage of those who are intelligent run things.

Need proof? A Mensa meeting is all the proof you'd need.

[OldPossum]

Or is your question really, how can I impress Freepers with my outstanding intellect?