An advocate for using IQ tests to select who is allowed to legally immigrate to the United States ha

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Hari Kunzru
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Nov 14, 2020
Stephen Miller associate and race science fan:

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An advocate for using IQ tests to select who is allowed to legally immigrate to the United States has been given a high-ranking position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). https://fcld.ly/z1ydznb

Hari Kunzru
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Nice to know that in 2009 you could get a Harvard D. Phil in public policy with this shit

[CurtEastPoint]

1. The adorable Mr. Richwine

[wryter2000]

2. Figures

Sure, round up dozens of people who just walked here from Central America and administer an IQ test in English. What could go wrong?

I've made some study of the race and IQ question, and it is utterly bogus "science." And no...it never goes away.

[mr_lebowski]

3. Huh ... most countries in the world only let you in if you're rich and have a great job

I'd think that would be Trumps favored angle.

Given his IQ is like 45.

[elias7]

4. How 20th century...

[relayerbob]

5. Maybe use it as a test to vote?

Just a joke, no flames please

[gulliver]

6. Ok, Republicans are actually *for* IQ testing to enter the country?

High IQ testing? Not low? They want more high IQ people coming in?

Whether you believe in IQ as a big deal or not (I don't), it weirds me out that Republicans would want to bring in people who would immediately hate Republicanism.

[redstatebluegirl]

7. How about having to pass one to hold office.

That would rid us of most of the GOP.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. I have a better idea.

How about an intellectual screening for all those running for federal office and for key executive appointees? They all should have good knowledge on the area they work in and be able to communicate well on paper and in-person.

Pro-business Republicans know that companies run applicants though intellectual screenings, so why not public servants in crucial decision-making positions?

This sounds a lot like some of the immigration rules the UK's Tories are trying to push into place.

KY.........