Posted on 10/31/2006 1:33:36 PM PST by Dominic Harr
Yes; the military has long been a step up for those with less education.
The people who serve in the military have more education than the general public!
Bears repeating.
He clearly said what he said. My 9 year old tries that -- "I didn't mean what I said, how dare you assume I meant it!"
It's the oldest rule I know -- when you find yourself in a hole . . .
Thyere is no reason to poll this, Kerry got caught saying what they believe. Answer a) has nothing to do with the intent of his yapping
Is there a comments section? I didn't see that! I'm gonna go look for it.
Yes; the military has long been a step up for those with less education. 31%
No; the comments implied that service members are not intelligent. 49%
They were misinterpreted or taken out of context. 20%
Looks like the question is worded improperly. Many people will answer 'yes' because "the military has long been a step up for those with less education", not because they agree with Kerry's view.
Me too, almost picked the wrong answer. Hmmmmm.....intentionally misleading, I wonder?
What does choice number one have to do with Kerry's remarks? There's nothing in his remarks that state or imply that the military is good for a "step up".
The way I read it is 80% disagree with Kerry.
You beat me to my comment -- the spin on this poll is despicable
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Yes; the military has long been a step up for those with less education.
30%
No; the comments implied that service members are not intelligent.
51%
They were misinterpreted or taken out of context.
20%
Academic Education of the Military
-- 49.2 percent of officers have advanced or professional degrees; 39.4 percent have master's degrees, 8.5 percent have professional degrees and 1.3 percent have doctorate degrees.
-- 22.8 percent of company grade officers have advanced degrees; 16.5 percent have master's degrees, 5.9 percent have professional degrees and 0.3 percent have doctorate degrees.
-- 85.4 percent of field grade officers have advanced degrees; 70.7 percent have master's degrees, 12.1 percent have professional degrees and 2.5 percent have doctorate degrees.
-- 99.9 percent of the enlisted force have at least a high school education; 73.3 percent have some semester hours toward a college degree; 16.2 percent have an associate's degree or equivalent semester hours; 4.7 percent have a bachelor's degree; 0.7 percent have a master's degree and .01 percent have a professional or doctorate degree."
http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?storyID=123027385
Just shot up to 51%! We're starting to win on a LEFTIST POLL!! That's REALLY GOOD!
can someone please post the pic of carry in his bunny suit...or how about the one where he *ahem* throws a football.... i need a good laugh today.
exactly - an example of a poll with built-in damage control wording....
I don't think this poll is going to be up long. It's at 51% now.
Actually, I think that's one of the things the DU types are out there saying.
Does anyone know the phrase that amounts to:
The people can sleep safely in their beds because brave men lie ready to kill on their behalf.
It won't be long before it gets pulled if this keeps up! The Lefties WON'T stand for it!
I agree, don't you sense a 'technical problem' about to happen to their poll!?
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