I thought I was prepared for the National Test on Nov. 2nd. Sure it had been a while since I've taken a test, but I had done my homework and felt ready. How could I have failed so miserably?
Fortunately, a friend works at the National Test Center and got me a copy of the correct answers. So, for the benefit of the 55+ million Americans who, like me, failed the test, here's what we should have answered.
Question 1. How many Americans need to die in Iraq in an unnecessary war to protect us from a country that was not a threat?
Answer: 1100+ is a good start as long as that no-good Saddam Hussein who attacked us on 9/11 is gone.
Question 2. How many Americans should go without health insurance to protect us from the evils of socialized medicine.
Answer: 45 million is far too low. I don't want to be like Canada.
Question 3. How many jobs would have to be lost over the course of 4 years before you would be concerned?
Answer: Even though more than 6 million people would have joined the job force over 4 years, it would be fine if more than 1 million jobs were lost (and many more replaced with jobs that paid much less).
Question 4. Would you support a big tax cut for the wealthiest 1% of Americans if it meant that you might possibly see a small tax cut yourself.
Answer: I sure would, even if it meant higher property taxes, less money for schools, firefighters, and police, and burdening my kids and grandkids with a huge national debt.
Question 5. Who is in the best position to make regulations that affect the environment?
Answer: Executives and former executives from the industries being regulated.
Bonus Question. Arnold or Bruce?
Answer: Arnold -- he was so good in those Terminator movies.