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FakeNoose

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5. That's what the GOP is counting on

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 20, 2017, 11:21 AM

Dec 2017

American high schools do not teach critical thinking skills.
Most high school graduates took some math but they've forgotten the important stuff.
Or they just don't care because it's easier to believe the lies.

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Some people need a math lesson. [View all] BillyBobBrilliant Dec 2017 OP

correct, and this is one of the reasons some people get fooled into thinking cuts pay for themselves unblock Dec 2017 #1

The economy would have to grow at MORE than 6.5% pangaia Dec 2017 #17

Most people have completely forgotten how to do basic math. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #2

That's what the GOP is counting on FakeNoose Dec 2017 #5

I am constantly astounded by peoples lack of basic math skills robbob Dec 2017 #11

That particular problem is a little tricky for most people, even PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #13

Absolutely wrong! robbob Dec 2017 #14

I've been reading about this problem for years now, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #15

Yeah, I know, not a great math example robbob Dec 2017 #18

We're an innumerate society. dawg Dec 2017 #3

And functionally illiterate, to boot. MineralMan Dec 2017 #4

People is dumb SCantiGOP Dec 2017 #6

Welcome to DU,,,,,Comrade! Cryptoad Dec 2017 #7

math lesson alwaysinasnit Dec 2017 #8

BINGO SHRED Dec 2017 #9

Absolutely correct Moral Compass Dec 2017 #10

People also do not consider how much a cut in the government's income will affect the country Maraya1969 Dec 2017 #12

Am your children learning? Iggo Dec 2017 #16