Mickey Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Warning: Taking this post seriously can be hazardous to your health. Just for the fun of it, I thought I would look at the Blue and Red states from a different angle and checked out the US statistical abstract, state rankings for percentage of residents with a bachelors degree or better. I then looked at who won those states in 2000. As it turns out, Gore won 11 of the 15 "smartest" states while Bush swept the five "dumbest" states. Gore won the smart states by an average of 15.6% while Bush, in the 4 smart states he won had an average margin of victory of only 8.5%. Kanasas, ranked 12th and he won there by 21% which really inflated his average since in the other three states he won by an average of only 4.25%. Instead of using colors to designate the democrat and republican states, maybe we should just use smart states and dumb states. The fifteen states with the highest percentage of residents holding a bachelors degree or better are, in order from highest to lowest: Maryland, Colorado, Virginia, Mass, Conn, NJ, Vermont, Minn, NH & RI (tied for 9th), Del, Kansas, NY, Wash. and Cal. The five dumbest states, all won by Bush, are, in order from pretty dumb to incredibly dumb: Miss, Oak, Wy, Ark and West Virginia. The conclusion to be drawn? I have too much time on my hands. That is what happens when you have a big case settle unexpectedly just before the start of trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Warning: Taking this post seriously can be hazardous to your health.Just for the fun of it, I thought I would look at the Blue and Red states from a different angle and checked out the US statistical abstract, state rankings for percentage of residents with a bachelors degree or better. I then looked at who won those states in 2000. As it turns out, Gore won 11 of the 15 "smartest" states while Bush swept the five "dumbest" states. Gore won the smart states by an average of 15.6% while Bush, in the 4 smart states he won had an average margin of victory of only 8.5%. Kanasas, ranked 12th and he won there by 21% which really inflated his average since in the other three states he won by an average of only 4.25%. Instead of using colors to designate the democrat and republican states, maybe we should just use smart states and dumb states. The fifteen states with the highest percentage of residents holding a bachelors degree or better are, in order from highest to lowest: Maryland, Colorado, Virginia, Mass, Conn, NJ, Vermont, Minn, NH & RI (tied for 9th), Del, Kansas, NY, Wash. and Cal. The five dumbest states, all won by Bush, are, in order from pretty dumb to incredibly dumb: Miss, Oak, Wy, Ark and West Virginia. The conclusion to be drawn? I have too much time on my hands. That is what happens when you have a big case settle unexpectedly just before the start of trial. 24218[/snapback] Funny sh*t Mick How Gore do in Tenn., oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichFan Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 The five dumbest states, all won by Bush, are, in order from pretty dumb to incredibly dumb: Miss, Oak, Wy, Ark and West Virginia. At least they know how to abbreviate their state name in Oklahoma . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 Funny sh*t Mick How Gore do in Tenn., oops. 24232[/snapback] Turns out that Tenn is a really stupid state as it ranks 44th on the list. Naturally, Bush won there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Turns out that Tenn is a really stupid state as it ranks 44th on the list. Naturally, Bush won there. 24268[/snapback] Not really suprising. mmmm, Tennyboy lives there, I'll be damned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 At least they know how to abbreviate their state name in Oklahoma . 24265[/snapback] Sorry, one of my secretaries usually does my typing for me so I am not very good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Sorry, one of my secretaries usually does my typing for me so I am not very good at it. 24336[/snapback] Try the IBM Selectric. I hear great things about that machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I'm sorry, education has nothing to do with smart. Lawyers are a pretty good example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabidBillsFanVT Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Vermont is on the list of smartest? Go figure! We have about the same population as Wyoming, and they are near the end of the list... that is strange! Anyone from Wyoming/know of anyone from Wyoming? I'm just very curious now. How does Alaska stack up? They are right there with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Warning: Taking this post seriously can be hazardous to your health.Just for the fun of it, I thought I would look at the Blue and Red states from a different angle and checked out the US statistical abstract, state rankings for percentage of residents with a bachelors degree or better. I then looked at who won those states in 2000. As it turns out, Gore won 11 of the 15 "smartest" states while Bush swept the five "dumbest" states. Gore won the smart states by an average of 15.6% while Bush, in the 4 smart states he won had an average margin of victory of only 8.5%. Kanasas, ranked 12th and he won there by 21% which really inflated his average since in the other three states he won by an average of only 4.25%. 24218[/snapback] What about Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Why did you have to go through all that trouble? The dumb states voted for Bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 We have about the same population as Wyoming, and they are near the end of the list... that is strange! Anyone from Wyoming/know of anyone from Wyoming? I'm just very curious now. 24391[/snapback] Dick Cheney. There you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I'm sorry, education has nothing to do with smart. Lawyers are a pretty good example. 24368[/snapback] This was what was going through my head. Some of the smartest people I know barely escaped high school and never saw college and are pretty goddam smart. Granted, education is important and it clearly makes you smarter, but I'd argue that all of the people who DID vote for Gore should have their education contested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 What about Florida? 24393[/snapback] I hope you're not being an assssssshole, but then again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadDad Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Dick Cheney. There you go. 24426[/snapback] But that was when he realized that his Texas residency would jeopardize the Bush ticket in 2000. Before all you cons and repubs, go crazy I know that Cheney is from Wyoming originally, whew... we could have had a constitutional crisis there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I hope you're not being an assssssshole, but then again. 24468[/snapback] No...I just wanted to know where a state that voted for "Gore, no Bush, no Gore, no Bush...does anyone know how to punch a ballot?" ranks in smart vs. dumb states... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeseburger_in_paradise Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 At least they know how to abbreviate their state name in Oklahoma . 24265[/snapback] He was probably thinking "Raiders." Are you ready for some football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 No...I just wanted to know where a state that voted for "Gore, no Bush, no Gore, no Bush...does anyone know how to punch a ballot?" ranks in smart vs. dumb states... 24567[/snapback] In addition to that. Where were the complaints when Jeb spanked, sh*t, I cant even remember his name in the gov. race. 13 points I guess was not close enough to B word about ballets or voting booths. Suprised? FLIGHTSUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Just kidding, his name was McBride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted September 10, 2004 Author Share Posted September 10, 2004 No...I just wanted to know where a state that voted for "Gore, no Bush, no Gore, no Bush...does anyone know how to punch a ballot?" ranks in smart vs. dumb states... 24567[/snapback] I think they ranked right in the middle, at 25. They can't even decide if they are dumb or smart. Nice beaches though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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