How could bush enact "NO Child Left Behind" Yet His reading and grammar is that of a 4 year old?

Question

Should it not be a LAW that if you run for president you should pass basic English and Grammar SKills?

Answer 1

Pure strategery, my friend.

Answer 2

Your first question is nonsensical. Bush's college scores were very similar to Al Gore's, and slightly higher than John Kerry's. This suggests to me that your politics are more important than your facts, something that's a problem in everything from the Dems' refusing to confront terrorism to the Rep's refusing to deal with illegal immigration.

Your second question, however, is a good one. Would you demand that all police officers have a certain level of education? How about teachers? Or maybe city clerks?

It can't be done, because democratic policies are strongly in favor of affirmative action, which has the effect that race can take place of other qualifications. So although what you're suggesting is noble, you are in fact, making a racist statement.

By the way, Bush's grammar skills are just fine. But I believe he does have a learning disability that makes it difficult for him to speak. This is why there is less communication from the White House.

It's a disadvantage for Bush, except when he talks directly to people, where his poor speaking skills make him look "real" compared to the "fake" images left by Clinton (who looked a bit slimy) Gore (who looked stiff) and Kerry (who looked like he didn't care).

Answer 3

Hey, I could read when I was four years old, and I dare say I could read better then than he does now!

Is this a biased and hateful question? Sure it is. But at the same time, his speaking skills, his domestic and foreign policies, his lies and unfulfilled promises make the United States appear to be the stupidest country in the world.

Not only that, but a large percentage of people the world over...not just politicians, but ordinary civilians, hate Americans because of the way Bush has handled things since he came into office.

He did poorly in school, poorly in business, and was even an alcoholic who carries a criminal record. THAT should be the bigger underlying question here...Why did the US electorate allow him to run, knowing all of this background info?

All politicians lie, but at least John Kerry's brain wasn't pickled in alcohol! Plus, we wouldn't be wasting all this money in Iraq...maybe poor people could have had a bit more of a chance!

Answer 4

It is the decision that is left to the electorate.

The voting public is the ultimate law. To answer your question, If someone who has the reading sills and grammar skills of someone with a higher level of reading, would you guarantee the public they would make a better President.

Almost all of the Presidents of the United States were educated and so are many members of the U.S. Congress, yet, foggy bottom is and will always be criticized for .... stupidity

Answer 5

Maybe democrats should offer some answers on issues instead of bashing republicans. you guys are getting your butts kicked every election.

Jimmy Carter was the most inteligent president ever yet put the country in turmoil. Clinton started out real bad until he hired Gergan (a republican) as his advisor than he flourished.

Prepare to lose again in 2008.

Answer 6

Oh get over yourself. You are just jealous that he can read.

I am not a fan of Bush, but even I know that he has reading and grammar skills, and possibly many others.

Answer 7

no child left behind is a sham. how can you reward the schools with the highest test scores and penalize the low test score, the low test score schools are the ones that need the money? many schools in rural areas as well as inner city's do not have the same quality teachers, faculty, textbooks, and buildings as schools in high income areas, like in the state of south carolina.
no child left behind is leaving our most vulnerable children behind.

Answer 8

maybe he wants to make sure other children don't have this problem. just because hes not the smartest doesn't mean he doesn't want to make sure all children can get the most out of our educations system. Should it not be a law that if you run for president you don't cheat on your wife in the white house. give me a break.

Answer 9

That's propaganda that millions of weak-willed individuals buy into which provides CNN, NBC, and ABC's executives with their big fat paychecks. Just like how Bush "lied." And believe it or not, but he can read and write, which is a stretch for some people in this world.

Answer 10

I really think that Dubya has a problem--such as dyslexia, or something similar. He also may be one of those people who just gets nervous when needing to speak in front of a large group.

Don't forget that he comes from Texas. I mention this because people from different states have different accents/dialects and phrases. They pronounce words differently, and use different expressions.

Answer 11

No Child Left Behind is a load of crap. Rather than accellerating kids who are below standard, it lowers the standards for the rest of the smart kids. Kids who can't perform SHOULD be left behind.