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Thursday, October 14, 2010

How About A Competency Test For Candidates?

Everyone is rightfully concerned about how we measure learning progress among our Nation's students and the commensurrate accountability to which we hold learning institutions and teachers.

So -How about a competency test for prospective politiciuans?

I mean a moronic Senator or Congressman can do a lot more damage to our government and National Security than some kid who is failing Math and English.

I'm not talking about advanced intellectual measurement here - I AM suggesting that someone who seeks high political office should be able to demonstrate a significant ability to absorb complicated input -and to intelligently evaluate that information - AND to communicate (orally and in writing) an intelligent response to the inherent issues as presented.

AND a basic general intelligence and psychological exam of the type widely used by Corporations would be administered -- and ALL the results of this testing would be made available to the electorate.

I spoke with Dr. Moishe Pipick who has been analyzing the statements from political candidates running for office in the midterm elections and he stated:

"We at the Institute For Competency Analysis -located here in Berne, Switzerland -have just completed a preliminary analysis of both Republicans and Democrats and it is clear that on the Republican side we are looking at folks who are basically inferior in all modes of intellect and knowledge absorption -problem solving and analytical skills -AND seriously deficient in general learning accumulation - AND are sub inferior in logic and decision making skills"

"So in plain Englisg Doctor Pipick?" said Elise Mandelbaum the Digibandit Washington Bureau Chief.

"He replied " They are a bunch of fucking morons! -They should all be tested and the results made public."

The Dr. concluded; "Oh Elise -and based on our findings we seriously recommend including some key lie detecting questions for ALL Tea Party candidates."

"Like What?" - Doctor Pipick concluded:

"Have you ever masturbated while talking with God?"