THE MALKIN MEDIA DIVERSITY TEST
My new column is up. It’s on the “UNITY Journalists of Color” convention being held this week in Washington, D.C. Both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry plan to make appearances, where they will try to out-P.C. each other in gag-worthy fashion.
I cooked up a little quiz for all these skin-deep diversity types and have invited my fellow “journalists of color” to show us their true colors. Feel free to send the test to your favorite mainstream media journalists and ask them for their scores. Test-takers get five points for every statement they mark “YES:”
1. I have never voted for a Democrat in my life.
2. I think my taxes are too high.
3. I supported Bill Clinton’s impeachment.
4. I voted for President Bush in 2000.
5. I am a gun owner.
6. I support school voucher programs.
7. I oppose condom distribution in public schools.
8. I oppose bilingual education.
9. I oppose gay marriage.
10. I want Social Security privatized.
11. I believe racial profiling at airports is common sense.
12. I shop at Wal-Mart.
13. I enjoy talk radio.
14. I am annoyed when news editors substitute the phrase “undocumented person” for “illegal alien.”
15. I do not believe the phrase “a chink in the armor” is offensive.
16. I eat meat.
17. I believe O.J. Simpson was guilty.
18. I cheered when I learned that Saddam Hussein had been captured.
19. I cry when I hear “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood.
20. I don’t believe the New York Times.
My score: 100. Natch!
Color me culturally and ideologically diverse.
Update: The Washington Post reports on UNITY here.
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Yes on: 1,2,3,4,6,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20
No on: 7,9,19
Score of 85.
Call me a libertarian
Yes: 1-11, 13-20
No: 12
Besides the fact I wouldn’t be caught dead in a Wal-Mart (sorry, folks), I oppose its practice of hiring illegal alien slave-laborers and importing mass amounts of goods from China, also made with slave labor that is helping to both punish its political dissidents and build up their military power for a coming war with the US which their defense minister has already said is inevitable… and of course that those products made in China and sold through Wal-Mart are advertized as “made in America” :-p
Kurt, what does condom distribution in public schools have to do with being a libertarian? I didn’t know that 10 year old kids are clamoring for their Trojans because of the free market system, sheesh. That’s why I am a Republican.
Anyway, as for the quiz. Give me 90 because I said no on 5 and 19, although I think no one should prevent your right in owning a gun and does choking up (but not crying) count for the Lee Greenwood song?
I scored a 100, but I am admittedly a writer who is both White and Male.
Great Piece. And everyone pre-order the book. Amazon reader reviewers have managed to give a book that has yet to come out, 2.5 stars out of 5! Somehow I wont be expecting any inspirationally high level of debate out of liberals for this book… PS, hope you come to Palm Beach County
wow.. you answered YES to all of those (Michelle and any others)? I enjoy your writing Michelle, but that’s a bit intolerant isn’t it (for some of those questions anyway)?
Can I get extra credit for the “yes” on “The Pic of Hillary and Al franken laughing together made my stomach turn”?
Michelle sorry to hear about the trolls. Perhaps registering with True type might be one method to keep out the trolls?
I score a 95 because, you will laugh I stupidly voted for Jimmy Carter. Yea I know just exactly how stupid can one person be. The biggest disaster to strike the office of the President and I had a hand in it.
If it is any consolation I then worked for the Election of Ronald Reagan. I used to think he was a lock to be the best President of the last 50 years when along came GWB. I consider George Bush’s speech in the Cathedral days after 9/11 to be one of the most stirring calls to arms given by a President. At least I did until I heard the 9/21 Speech….now I will fight anyone who claims that he isn’t able to stir the souls of the citizens.
Anyways thank you very much for having comments, thank you very much for having trackbacks as well. It has helped my traffic considerably.
Pierre Legrand
..actually I’m referring to the gay marriage one in particular. Don’t gay people have the same rights as anyone else, or are they considered second-class citizens in your book?
On the flip side, I do recall some religious guy on TV making a very good point. He said something to the effect that you may condone gay marriage because you believe gay people have just as much a right to their sexual preferance as heterosexuals, but where do you draw the line? If you allow gay marriage, then what happens next? Other groups such as pedophiles will be up shouting for their rights based on their sexual preference.
The other question in my book is whether law should be involved in religion in the first place, because marriage is a religious institution after all. Imho it should be up to each church to decide whether to recognise gay couples or not, and the law should not be prejudice either way.
Fun Michelle,
I scored 85, yes in all except 1,5,12.
Unfortunately, I was a democrat until 1988.
Also, I don’t shop at WalMart because we have only one in our area,not anywhere near my house. I live in Costco country, Seattle area. However, my 83 year old father has been a WalMart greeter for 12 years–do I get half credit?
Michelle,
Give me an 85.
1. I voted for Dianne Feinstein to keep Michael Huffington out of office. After attempting to deal with him when he was our Congressman I quickly figured out he was bad news. Which he confirmed after his Senate defeat by coming out of the closet!
3. I think Clinton should have been impeached, but for the more serious crimes he commited and not for lying about Monica giving him a BJ.
10. I think Social Security should be eliminated, not privatized.
Note on #4. GWB won’t get my vote in 2004 because he refuses to enforce the immigration laws. In addition to the $5000 a year this costs me, my four year old daughter was exposed to tuberculosis from an illegal Mexican!
Yes to all but 1,5 (just don’t have one yet), and 8.
17 out of 20.
What if you can’t remember if you never voted for a Democrat ever? And no I wasn’t given beer to go to the polls and vote Democrat; I just cant remember if I ever did.
I’m at 65 points, with too many “i don’t knows” to reach as high as 80.
Now thats a cool little quiz to find out about a person.
5. I am a gun owner.
No, I own swords.
6. I support school voucher programs.
No, Too many dumby programs set-up and then abuse of system. Rather see Priviate Education with Grants or loans.
12. I shop at Wal-Mart. No, because of most of the products are made in China.
19. I cry when I hear “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood.
No, I stand at attention, does that count?
Otherwise yes, on the other all the questions
So an 80.
Ouch..Only a 70…Can I still post?
demonsurfer your flipside example is over the top. The religious guy is trying to scare you. No matter where you stand on the gay marriage issue to suggest allowing gays to marry will lead to pedophiles being somehow a protected group is disingenuous at best. Wonder what this preacher thought about allowing blacks to vote. Goodness gracious what might that lead to.
Personally gays marrying doesn’t bother me and I think it is unfair to limit the scope of personal freedoms where it doesn’t impact my personal freedoms. It also doesn’t seem fair not to allow “couples” the same federal benefits and protections I enjoy as a married man.
Just my .02
I got 55 on this quiz. But hey just 4 years ago I would’ve gotten a 10.
nods Matt, it wasn’t in those words and was stated a lot more convincingly than how I put it ..it was enough to make me take pause for a moment anyway, as I do not oppose gay marriage at all and believe gay couplea should have the same entitlements under law as herero couples
BTW I only scored 40 points for definite answers.. heh. I’ve been living o/seas most of my life so I’ve yet to vote in a US election ..which probably explains why I’ve never been called for jury duty either.
pls excuse my typos, I’m half asleep :/
Cool
“No” on 1 and 5, but “yes” on everything else. I live in NY, and the conservative party occasionally endorses a Democrat for Local Elections. As I do Live in NY, I don’t own a gun, yet… Maybe if I move to a ‘real’ state someday.
Well, I got a 90. I don’t cry at Greenwood’s song, though I am deeply moved. So technically that’s five points deducted. Also, I have voted for two or three Democrats in local Texas elections. I assure you they other creatures entirely compared to national-level Democrats and Yankee Democrats.
Even though I am a reluctant Canadian (at least I am an Albertan…..that sort of makes up for it) I did very well on this quiz also….
Now assuming I could vote and engage in other activities that my American Allies can here is how I scored…
Actually I got about 80…..
Up here in Canada, it is hard to ‘own’ a gun but there are ways of getting around it…..’ahem’……so yes on that one…
I guess regarding 7 I am undecided….
As for 8, I don’t have a hard time with bilingual education as long as it is a choice…….is that what we are referring too? Let’s face it, learning Spanish or French up here in Canada, these are great international languages and will only enhance a person’s resume down the line….
10. I simply do not know enough on this issue…….certainly some tinkering is needed for sure….
19. I do not cry at this song but I am incredibly touched by it……indeed American Patriot songs I absolutely love……up here in MultiCULTural Canada we have very little to be celebrating about……hell, I don’t even know what Canada is anymore???
Score me an 80 but this could be higher if I had some more info on these issues…
Anyways, God Bless America and God Help Canada…
Devon in Calgary
What about bilingual homeschooling?
I scored a 100 if you throw out the nuance. I balked on the OJ question. I believe he is guilty but ZI also wonder why nobody heard anything. They heard all his fights with her. I remember that quote from Helter Skelter where they said you could hear the ice cubes clinking in the glasses it was so quiet. It wouldhave been quiet that timeof night. Why didn’t anyone hear something? A glove at each scene seems pretty convenient. Those bloody socks were a little late to the evidence room. OJ was guilty and the DA tampered with the evidence. Verdict: Not guilty. Remember the McMartins! OK, give me 95, that’s too much nuance.
Way to go, Michell. You have the “Temerity to think for your self” as Clarence Thomas put it.
Your phrase “divisively brown-skinned self” is a scream. If you have got it, flaunt it. 40 years ago you would have had Jesse Helms burning things in your yard.
Now you only have to put up with the love and respect of your fans and the sneers of the rat pack of the left.
BC: Yes! Please do
I think I *would* have gotten a 100, except certain questions don’t apply to me: e.g.: I never heard the song by Lee Greenwood. I’ve heard “Have You Forgotten?” does that count? I also find the national anthem to be moving to me. It’s a great song, and it much depth and meaning to it. So, er, can I get a 100 here?
Sigh 18 1/2 out of 20.
Yes and Bilingual Education means teaching core subjects in Spanish etc. so the students don’t need to be proficient in English
Yes to 2-5,6-20 and no to 1 and 5
with some qualifications
1) I am sure I have voted for at least some dems when they where the best choice
3) Yes, regardless of what the issue was Bill Clinton was blantly guilty of perjury.
9) Yes but only in the use of the term marriage. Civil unions are fine but marriage is a religious institution and should not be something the government or courts should be involved in.
19) Yes it affects me but not to tears.
And Michelle I want to apoligize for the troll population. They have trouble with civil discourse and can only feel satisfaction when engaging in personal attacks…Hmmm kind of like Michael Moore.
Thank you and Good Night
P.S. Where is the homeschooling part? Need question 11!
Yay, 90 points.
No on 4 here, but I’ve decided for Bush/Cheney this time around.
No on 19.
Yes on the rest, though I don’t necessarily think the jury was wrong to acquit OJ.
Got 100 on the test.
Just not sure about this ‘journalist of colour’ thing. I think we’re all culturally and ideologically diverse.
When I see you, all I think is handsome, intelligent, fearless and witty person, writer, mother and wife.
There has to be a stamp on you somewhere that says, “Made in the USA”.
The same except for
1,5 & 6
But let me list the following caveats.
On #1)
I am originally from a small city in Western Kentucky where the Democratic candidates I voted from in the distant past would not be at home in the Party these days.
On #5) No I do’t own a gun, but I AM a fervent supporter of the 2cnd amendment.
on #6) I am not that trusting. I see school vouchers as possible bait on the hook of more government control of the private school system.
Must be my Libertarian leanings?
Oh and I am VERY culturally diverse.
Cherokee, Irish, Scots, Welsh, English, and Platt Deutch.
Makes me a typical Mongrel American and PROUD of IT!
15 points (15, 16, 17)
Preaching the political gospel according to Pat Robertson makes you culturally and ideologically DIVERSE? This is obviously some strange useage of the word “diverse” not appearing in my dictionary.
Might want to add questions on Darwinism too – both social and biological. Interesting how so many people that believe in the free enterprise system (based on social Darwinism) do not think biological Darwinism belongs in the schools.
I am so proud to score a 100% Can you imagine someone in New York State being able to answer yes on #5? lol…Oh…And I LOVE walmart!! Can’t leave the place without spending 100 buck!
OK, I get an 95%, only because I do not shop at Wal-Mart. Yet. One is being built in my area and I’m sure to find myself in there at some point, so I shall strive for perfection soon.
I was raised in a Democrat family, but matured into a Republican by the time I was nine. Some others in the family never did mature, even as grown adults.
OK, I get an 95%, only because I do not shop at Wal-Mart. Yet
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LOL I work second shift, get off at 12:30 AM or 2:30 AM with OT.
Let those who turn their nose up at WalMart limit their shopping until after those hours and then see how long before they break down and start shopping there.
Dan, I say I don’t shop there YET. Once it’s built, I’ll be there. I have an infant who goes through formula and diapers like there’s no tomorrow.
One addendum to my ranking. I didn’t exactly whoop it up when Saddam was captured. I was a bit upset he didn’t get whacked in his spider hole. Let’s hope we don’t make the same mistake with Osama.
A 95 for me. When I was young and stupid I voted for Mr. Peanut. …but I quickly learned my lesson!
Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!
Oh Michelle – YOU are DELIGHTFUL…. thank you again for making my day!!
I scored 100 too…..albeit I’m rarely seen in a Wal-Mart………in our part of the country it is known as
“W”uan-Martinez
Dan, I say I don’t shop there YET. Once it’s built, I’ll be there. I have an infant who goes through formula and diapers like there’s no tomorrow.
in. My remarks were directed to a few upthread who sounded like they thought they were “too good” to shop there.
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Sorry if it sounded like I was “slamming’ YOU, that’s why I put the LOL and
Yes to all but 19. I loathe that song because I think it’s incredibly cheesy and a calculated attempte to play on a person’s sense of patriotism. Now, if you substitute Kate Smith’s version of “God Bless America”, I’d say yes.
Now, if you substitute Kate Smith’s version of “God Bless America”, I’d say yes.
Posted by JohnO at August 4, 2004 07:59 AM
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OK I will admit the National Anthem hits me harder.
I like God Bless America, but when management gathered us at work a few years back to sing it, I had a hard time NOT Breaking out in the Battle Hymn of the Republic
I lost out on a perfect 100 because I have voted for a few Demos, what the Federalist calls DINOs, Democrats In Name Only. I live in upstate NY, aka the “Land of Excessive Taxes”, and some of the local Democrats at the local level are far more conservative than the Repubs, so I’ve voted for them where appropriate.
It’s not the party, it’s the philosophy and beliefs of the candidates. There are far too many RINOs for my taste, and I refuse to vote for them.
This will probably include our President, especially if he signs that semi-auto ban or drops Richard Cheney.
Well, technically I’d get a 90. I have voted for a Dim once or twice, never Clinton tho, praise God. I don’t cry at the Greenwood song, but a lady in our church sang “America the Beautiful” and I was all teary eyed. So I claim that one, and with it a 95!
Great blog Michelle, don’t let the trolls get ya down!
Hmmm…let’s see:
Yes, with these exceptions:
1–In my brought-up-in-a-NYC-Dem-family younger days, I might have pulled the lever for a D. I honestly don’t remember whether I voted for Carter or Reagan…those things didn’t matter much to me in college (amazingly enough, though, I still remember the horror with which some of my Ivy League classmates greeded Reagan’s election).
9–Still undecided, but leaning yes.
A 90-95 score. Not bad.
No on #1, I voted for Clinton the first time around (GASP!!!): After he signed the Assault Weapons Ban, I wouldn’t have voted for Bush Senior if he was revealed as the Messiah (and there was too much chance that that scary little dwarf Perot might actually WIN).
No on #9: I don’t mind gay marriage, but if they want it as a legal matter they can get a majority of the citizens to vote for it (or for a candidate who supports it), just like everyone else has to with THEIR pet social projects. Getting a corrupt pet judge to okay it, bypassing the electorate completely, is a no-go.
No on #13: Radio is for music: preferably loud and obnoxious sex-drugs-and-violence oriented rock and roll. Or maybe Mozart or Orlff, because they WERE the “rock and roll” of their day. It is NOT for hearing some geek discuss his opinion of NAFTA.
No on #19: strong dislike for Lee Greenwood. Would an intense desire to sing along with “Beer For My Horses”- LOUD-be acceptable for partial credit?
Yes to all but #5, do not own a gun (my son does, would that count) but support others right to – 95 – not bad!
95 – haven’t cried to the song, but I’ll try to next time.
75 for me
Damn,
Only an 85 (no gun, don”t cry, shop at Target). I’ll try harder.
John A
Dan K, no problem. I get your drift now.
In lieu of Wal-Mart I have a BJ’s warehouse nearby, though selection is limited.
95 here, I also do not cry when I hear that song.
What is with all the “Wal-mart’s products come from China” people?
I have shopped at Wal-Mart (in the small town South it is almost mandatory) and I see all the same products and brand names there that you find ANYWHERE else. It is just another retail store. As far as the made in America tag goes, amost everything marked “Made in America”, no matter what retailer you buy it from, is a joke.
A product only has to be “finished” in America to be legally marked “Made in AMerica”. For example, in the garment industry, a manufacturer can have shirts completed overseas, shipped here, and then sew on the washing instructions tag. That is the “finishing” process and now that shirt is officially “Made in America”.
No on 1,3,4,5,9,12,13,19 (60 total), although qualifications are necessary:
1. My politics have changed
considerably in the last six years
from liberal to a libertarian
leaning independent. Unless I see
a big change in the Democrats, I’ll
never vote for one again.
3. Clinton should have been impeached,
but not for what he was impeached
for.
4. Voted Browne in 2000, although if
it appeared closer in North
Carolina in 2000 I would have voted
for Bush. I’ll be voting for Bush
in 2004.
5. I support private gun ownership, I
just don’t own one.
12. I don’t shop at Wal-Mart because of
their abuse of eminent domain laws.
13. I don’t listen to talk radio (I
might like it, I don’t know).
19. I’ve never heard that song.
From the UNITY website…
“For those looking for jobs, recruiters won’t be difficult to find. With more than 300 booths, UNITY’s 2004 Media and Career Expo will be the “largest in the news industry,” according UNITY.”
So the year’s largest recruitment opportunity is apparently not open to non-colored journalists. Wonder if any of the job postings are exclusive to this conference. Also wonder what would happen if a non-colored person were to approach one of these booths and apply for a job. Anyone in the D.C. area care to try?
P.S. Odd to see a glaring grammatical error right on the official UNITY website.
P.P.S. my score: 75. Decent for a Canadian, I think.
Funny the difference between Europe and the US: If I lived in the US, I would agree on all but
8 Spanish sounds useful in the US
9 Gay marriage: gay marriage makes sense in terms of inheritance and social security but I would never let them adopt or the like.
12 No Wal-Mart in Europe, so I don’t know what the implication is
13 I read a lot, I never listen to talk radio
19 I am not American
Didn’t you forget abortion (Big republican issue?)? I am very much for abortion as it makes no sense to get a child unless one really wants one.
Michelle,
I scored a 85. Used to be a democrat until I realized that they sure do lie alot. Can’t stand liars. I shop at wal-mart (occasionally) and Costco (but dont buy large jars of mayo — only 1 baby so far). No gun yet but thinking about it.
Too bad about the trolls. I read them and was truely disgusted. You might want to think about using some sort of registration for comments (and perhaps a potty-mouth filter) because I really enjoy the insightful comments that people make. Stoppong all comments except on Wednesday is sending the wrong message (i.e. they WON!)
I really enjoy your blog (and columns and books).
Keep up the good work.
[The Republican Party did not try to "overthrow" the US government in 1998, it tried to uphold the Constitution by impeaching a sitting President for committing "high crimes" (re: Perjury to a Federal Grand Jury).]
So you say. Feel free to point out the perjurious statement[s] in his grand jury testimony. They were a little vague about that in that article of impeachment.
FYI: Roll call vote: Article I passed the committee on a straight party-line 21-16 vote.
[The majority of gun owners are probably Republicans who believe in the 2nd Amendment.]
Assumes facts not in evidence. And, if they believe that the 2nd amendment allows them to own firearms for anythinig other than teh Security of the State [a "gun" is something different], they are sadly and historically misinformed.
[You don't even understand her point about talk radio, so I'm not even going to discuss that one.]
I understand it quite well. It’s more important to be viscerally stimulated than it is to be intellectually so. I’ve made that point several times over. That is exactly what Michelle and those like her and who so dominate the media want. Thay don’t want you to read anything other than their opinion. They don’t want you to think. They want you to LISTEN.
[You should feed your kid meat, the protein is good for them.]
He eats chicken, tuna fish and peanut butter. Me…I eat steak twice a week. I RULE with my Weber Grill.
That all said. Yes, I am a Libertarian who is active in the local LP. I worked very hard for John Clifton in 2000 and I look forward to working for Michael Badnarik.
[3. Clinton should have been impeached,
but not for what he was impeached
for.]
Agree 100% and every sitting POTUS in my lifetime as well. Well…maybe not Carter.
No conservative would endorse Walmart & Lee Greenwood. Fortunately, we have Chronicles and The American Conservative.
OK, so I scored 100. But the only reason I cry when I hear Lee Greenwood’s take on the Horst Wessel Lied is that it SUX so bad!
“Used to be a democrat until I realized that they sure do lie alot. Can’t stand liars.”
If you don’t think that Republicans lie as well, you really are a crazy fool!
Michelle, sorry to read that there are people who aren’t intelligent enough for true discussion. Correction, make that sad! And these are probably the same people who plan on voting for Kerry this fall, which makes me even sadder.
Anyway, I scored 90 only because I used to be a democrat. As for #5, it is only a matter of time and money before I can answer yes.
Hey, Michelle, I scored a 75 on your test. What’s that? a C or a B? Sorry I couldn’t make 100, but then I have never heard that song Proud to be American”. Don’t own a gun; don’t see the need, at least I’ve never had the need, other than carrying one while in the military. And what’s wrong with the comment “a chink in the armor”?
You’re doing a geat job; keep it up.
In God We Trust.
Color me surprised!
I thought you were French, male and a liberal until I read your townhall column. ;^)
I’m with you 90% on your test. I don’t shop at Wally World. Can’t stand Lee Greenwood.
Do I make up points for Costco and Ray Charles’ version of ‘America The Beautiful’?
Michelle, This is a terrific quiz, and I suspect that most journalists’ scores wouldn’t change much if you replaced question 1 with “I have voted for a Republican at least once in my life.”
I also suggest giving journalists the following 10 point bonus question: “I served in the armed forces of the United States.” (20 points if they did so as a volunteer).
Devon in Alberta,
Nice post way above! Very kind words and very much appreciated!!!
Quebec, non! But I’ve always loved the folks from Alberta! Can’t wait to get back up there – such great people and such beautiful country.
Yea!!!! I passed the test with a 100. My 4th grade teacher would be proud…and then faint.
Michelle-
Thank you for the fun quiz.
I scored 90 points. I had to answer no to #1 because 1992 was my first time voting. I was young and was brought up in a VERY pro-union, liberal home. Even though I personally was pro-life, did not particularly care for unions, and (much to my parents’ chagrin) kind of liked Ronald Reagan, I stupidly bought the whole ” the Democrats are for the little guy” line. Shortly after the election, I regretted my vote and never made that mistake again.
I also had to answer no to #5. My family does not own a gun, yet.
As for question #19. Ever since I was young, I have choked up when I hear ANY patriotic song. I do truly enjoy listening to Lee Greenwood’s song, but by far, my favorite patriotic song is The Battle Hymn of the Republic. I also love Ray Charles’ America the Beautiful.
Have a great day!
Only 70.
What’s funny is a lot of the people I know here in New York City think I’m crazy conservative.
Sigh.
what does “oppose gay marriage” mean? the FMA? the DOMA?
Minor correction:
The song is not titled “Proud To Be An American”; it’s actually “God Bless the USA”.
Michelle:
I enjoyed your extended piece in TownHall.com, as I enjoy all your articles. Please continue to stand as a light in all that PC fog. You make a difference and you have support, not only from collegues offering whispered voice mails, but also from the most truly informed Americans.
You must be getting soft GOPsux…
1.) “On August 17, 1998, William Jefferson Clinton swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before a Federal grand jury of the United States. Contrary to that oath, William Jefferson Clinton willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony to the grand jury concerning: (1) the nature and details of his relationship with a subordinate government employee; (2) prior perjurious, false and misleading testimony he gave in a Federal civil rights action brought against him; (3) prior false and misleading statements he allowed his attorney to make to a Federal judge in that civil rights action; and (4) his corrupt efforts to influence the testimony of witnesses and to impede the discovery of evidence in that civil rights action.”
hmmmmm….seems pretty un-vague to me
The fact that the committee vote passed striclty on party line doesn’t shed any light on the possiblity that the Democrats were voting strictly to protect “their guy” does it?
2.) Article II, US Constitution, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Again, seems pretty easy to understand. The assumption part you are right, I should not make generalities as such, but come on, let’s be realistic…do you really think the majority of Democrats are owners of firearms?
3.) Talk radio IS the alternative to the opinion that is propagated daily from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, the NY Times, the LA Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, et al. And is the reason liberal radio will never succeed….if you want their opinion on things just turn your TV on.
4.) For a Libertarian you sure do seem to support the liberal agenda. Do you think John Kerry more imbodies the Libertarian philosophy? I mean, I know you hate Republicans, but….
Culturally diverse? I don’t think so. Your score on this quiz has no correlation to any level of diversity.
I scored 30. However, I would also submit that YOUR questions on this quiz were completely biased. Also, I would note that Lee Greenwood’s song is called, “God Bless the USA.” If you love the song so much, then my goodness take the time to get the title right.
Ryan
So, why can I comment on here but not on the abortion commentary? This is gay.
I wondered that myself John. Michelle! Why do you allow comments on some items, but not others and shut some of them down after a certain number of comments?
1.=No Voted for Clinton (and Hillary it turns out)My two favorite ANCIENT Roman style politicians for his first term.
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5.=No I do not own a gun because I might shoot someone on purpose(I am a very good shot and am a very gun literate Texan but I sold my Browning Hi-Power to help pay rent years ago and never bothered to replace it, besides the only 2 times I’ve ever been in serious danger it was settled up close and personal
But I support gun ownership by non-criminal sane people 150%.
10.=If Social Security is Privatized and there were anti Enron style financial failsafes I MIGHT consider privatizing it.
17.=On the O.J. thing…you can boil it down to two fundamental, bottom line questions 1. Did they find the victims Blood at O.J.’s(NOT NICOLE’s) house? Answer=YES 2. Are the Facist POLICE or O.J. responible for it being there? Answer=___________(if you have any sense of true justice the answer is O.J.
19.=Sorry, but I don’t cry if I have any say over my emotions, when I hear that song I feel Proud and Blessed!
My Score: 80
Color me a fiercely independant, Proud American Facing the Future Without Fear.
Exactly! She’s turning into George Michael here – throwing hissy fits when her fans criticize? It’s just not the sort of thing I expect from The Michelle Malkin!
About the abortion thing though, since I can’t post to that thread, here’s my 2-cents: The rule should be: You have only one choice. If you choose to have sexual intercourse (penis inside the vagina sexual intercourse), then your choice has been made. If you were raped or forced, then your choice has yet to be made, so you can determine whether or not to have that child. At very least, the rule should be that if you have an abortion, you have to eat it. That’d cut down on this problem drastically and maybe some women will start acting like Ladies again – like Michelle used to!
[hmmmmm....seems pretty un-vague to me]
Me too. What, exactly, were the perjurious etc. statements? That is why the ex-prosecutors in the Senate told the House Managers that not only were they the HM’s – sloppy and lazy but had they – the Senators – as prosecutors, tried to hand that bill of indictment up to a judge in a criminal court, they would have probably gotten a stern lecture prior to the dismissal of the indictment.
[2.) Article II, US Constitution, "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Again, seems pretty easy to understand. ]
Article II of the USCON says “The executive power of the United States shall be vested in a President of the United States. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows:
Etc etc etc…”
Or were you referring to the Second AMENDMENT USCON which says that “A WELL-REGULATED MILITIA, BEING NECCESSARY TO THE SECURITY OF A FREE STATE, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed?”
Feel free to point out wherein the amendment any reference to your personal safety is made. I’ll wait.
[3.) Talk radio IS the alternative to the opinion that is propagated daily from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, the NY Times, the LA Times, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, et al. And is the reason liberal radio will never succeed....if you want their opinion on things just turn your TV on.]
Rush Liombaugh gets three hours. Sean Hannity gets 4 hours. O’Liely gets 4 hours. Dan Rather get how much time? Anyone who believes that the overall tenor of the media is liberal is a loon.
[4.) For a Libertarian you sure do seem to support the liberal agenda. Do you think John Kerry more imbodies the Libertarian philosophy? I mean, I know you hate Republicans, but...]
Exactly what liberal agenda would that be?
I see very little difference between Kerry and Bush other than Kerry hasn’t lied as much.
She should add: I don’t trust muslims
Liberal Avenger: Your web browser must not be able to handle modular xhtml 1.1 with the W3C recommended mime-type of application/xhtml+xml.
http://www.hakubi.us/ is just the URL of my site.
Thanks anyway though
I scored a 90. Missed #12 and #19.
I will shop *anywhere* except Walmart. Its an outlet for the Chinese.
I’ve heard the song “I’m Proud…” too many times, and now it makes me barf.
GsOuPx= I see very little difference between Kerry and Bush other than Kerry hasn’t lied as much.
Please share more of your scintillating intellect with us. I am starved for more nuggets of your pure, unadultered genius. President Bush is getting a second term and if you think he’s a liar now you and those like you will be dusting off the word Anti-Christ ….all the while that decent, commited LEADER will be doing his level best to save as many of us as he can…those that love or hate him.
BECAUSE IT’S HIS DAMN JOB
Try and tie us up with procedure and dry vocabulary….we’ll be out defeating our real enemy.
I could care less where everyone shops, I sold all my Wal-Mart stock so I have no stake in it. But those of you who think Wal-Mart is anymore or less an outlet of the Chinese than any other major retailer are just kidding yourselves.
I do not shop at Target however. It is a French company.
No. 1 is a yes if you mean presidential elections only; otherwise it’s a no. I have no desire to shop at Wal-Mart, and like Mike, I’ve had enough Lee Greenwood for one lifetime.
No. 1 is too restrictive, at least for the south. Older, conservative Southerners have voted for “Democrats” in the past.
I scored 92 1/2.
Huh.
Is it OK to not own a gun, if the reason I don’t own one is my precocious 4-year-old, who gets into everything, and I just won’t take that chance?
No 0n 1,4 and 19 = 85
It’s amazing how few people understand what is referred to by “bilingual education.” It’s not learning more than one language.
Bilingual education is requiring schools to teach classes in more than one language so that those who speak poor (or no) English can get away without improving their English skills sufficiently to take the classes in English. Those of us against bilingual education believe it handlicaps them as American citizens going forward since English IS the language of the United States. Traditionally, one of the major goals of immigrants was to learn English. We still require they show a certain degree of competence in English before awarding them citizenship. It’s plumb silly do make it easy for the second generation of immigrants to avoid learning English.
That said, I’m all for people learning many languages. I’m fluent in three, and I took a few years of Latin too.
95 Here. Not a gun owner.
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I am stationed in Germany and there are Wal-Marts all over the place (Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt). Is it only Germany?
I scored a 95. #19 just puts a lump in my throat.
LA: Except for the reports and conclusions coming out of Trexas and California that bilingually-educated students do worse in school, worse in the jobs market, and worse in society than English-only kids do. In fact, there are a LOT of Hispanic parents protesting against BE in Cali… seems they understand that if their kids don’t speak the same language as the majority of their countrymen, they will be operating at a serious disadvantage.
Of course that shouldn’t bother YOU… it’s not like they really matter after all.
95% for me. Don’t own a gun, although maybe I’ll get one if Kerry is elected
Not enough people are getting #5, we have work to do.
For those fence-sitters, rifles count (”a pistol is only for fightintg your way back to your rifle” ) and are easier to baby-proof.
I only scored a 95 because of some early youthful indescretions at #1, sorry.
Yeah Katie, I was thinking of picking up several pawn shop guns if Kerry is elected. Then, when they start blowing tax-payer money with gun buy-back plans I can sell all the cheap crap guns I bought and keep my .357
Hey Chris, great idea. Let’s go shoot some stuff!