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I'm currently semi-retired after 23 years in a corporate environment. My motto: The conventional wisdom has too much convention, not enough wisdom. Corollary: Even Einstein was wrong sometimes, and you're not Einstein.

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JANUARY 25, 2012 11:25AM

The Presidential Election Quiz

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Have you been following the Presidential campaign closely?  You have?  So which antidepressant are you taking?

    

Take out your #2 pencil and test your knowledge of the race so far.

   

Complete this quote from Newt Gingrich: “I am the Republican best qualified to beat President Obama ___”

            a. To the buffet table

            b. To a booty call

            c. To a crazy idea

            d. In November

    

Complete this quote from Mitt Romney: “___ are people, my friend.”

            a. Flip-floppers

            b. Mortgages like the one I made Ted Kennedy take out on his home

            c. Dogs strapped to the roof of the car

            d. Corporations

   

In a September interview, Michele Bachmann presented disputed anecdotal evidence that what caused mental retardation?

            a. Watching Fox News

            b. Praying the gay away

            c. Eating a large corndog in front of cameras at the Iowa State Fair

            d. The HPV vaccine

    

There are persistent rumors that President Obama will force Joe Biden to switch places with whom?

            a. The chairman of Amtrak

            b. Al Green

            c. Osama bin Laden

            d. Hillary Clinton

   

According to the Internet, “Santorum” means:

            a. A guy who compares homosexual relationships to sex with dogs

            b. A guy who wants states to have the right to ban birth control

            c. The frothy mix of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the byproduct of anal sex

            d. All of the above

   

Dixville Notch is:

            a. The name of Rick Perry’s hunting lodge

            b. A gay bar

            c. Herman Cain’s pet name for his mistress

            d. A small village in New Hampshire that traditionally casts its ballots at midnight

    

Can you think of a more appropriate first name for the former Speaker of the House than Newt?

            a. No

   

9-9-9 refers to what?

            a. The price for a large pizza with one topping from Godfather’s

            b. The docket number for the sexual harassment suit against Herman Cain

            c. The area code for Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan

            d. A tax plan that only Cain took seriously                                                                                                                                                                      

Based on Mitt Romney’s 2010 income tax return, if your family income is $50,000 a year, how long would it take Romney to earn your annual income?

            a. Approximately 20 hours

            b. Yeah, but that doesn’t include the joy of facing rush hour traffic every day

            c. Nor does it include the joy of having your boss yell at you

            d. And hey, don’t forget the stress of trying to make ends meet every month, he’s missing out on that

   

What did Mitt Romney describe as “not very much?”

            a. His respect for Newt Gingrich

            b. His chances of winning the Presidential election

            c, His libido

            d. The $374,000 he earned in speaking fees last year

   

In October, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a press conference to declare:

            a. Something’s going down tonight, sweetheart, but it might not be jobs

            b. Jersey Shore is da bomb

            c. He uses the same name for his first and last names because he ate his real first name

            d. He’s not running for President this year no matter how hard Republicans beg and plead

    

Shortly before he withdrew from the race, Rick Perry proposed sending troops back to:

            a. The Alamo

            b. Iwo Jima

            c. The Galactic Empire

            d. Iraq

    

“The 1%” refers to the percentage of Americans that:

            a. Approves of the job Congress is doing

            b. Can watch an entire GOP debate without wishing to commit homicide

            c. Could identify a picture of Tim Pawlenty

            d. Owns about 35% of the nation’s wealth

   

“The Buffett Rule” refers to:

            a. Making “Margaritaville” the new national anthem

            b. Making Omaha the nation’s capital

            c. Converting T-bills to Berkshire Hathaway stock

            d. A tax plan that would ensure that the richest Americans do not pay a lower rate than the less affluent

    

If you are very ill and need hospitalization but do not have health insurance, Ron Paul says that you:

            a. Should start reading Ayn Rand ASAP

            b. Enjoy the attention and pity that comes with being sick

            c. At least still have the right to bear arms

            d. Should seek help from a local charity

    

Even the Navy SEALs couldn’t rescue:

            a. Jon Huntsman’s campaign

            b. Donald Trump’s dignity

            c. Bipartisanship in Washington

            d. All of the above

   

Which words or phrases will I no longer be able to hear without getting nauseous?

            a. Frothy

            b. Open marriage

            c. Citizens United

            d. All of the above

    

When the average American television viewer stumbles across a GOP debate, what thought immediately comes into his head?

            a. “Quick, turn to the E! Channel!”

            b. “What is the procedure to become a Canadian citizen?”

            c. “If I jump off the tallest building in town, will it make these voices go away?”

            d. All of the above

   

    

ESSAY QUESTION: In 500 words or less, explain why Mitt Romney’s tax return proves he’s the most qualified candidate to revive the middle class.  To receive full credit, you must include one reference to “job creators” and one denunciation of class warfare.

   

    

ANSWERS: Seriously, none of these guys have answers.

     

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I have laughed so hard that it may be necessary for me to seek help from a local charity.

Mitt Romney's tax return proves that he has what it takes to be a job creator. To say otherwise would be to engage in class warfare, by which I mean any suggesti0n that one might possibly have "too much. Trickle-down wealth and the Thousand Tiny Points of Light are the best solutions to our nation's problems, and Jesus (and the Angel Moroni) agree totally.
They have answers, but not to the questions most of us want answered.
I always pick (c). I think I did okay.
At least now Michelle Bachmann has plenty of time to pray the gay away. Maybe she can kneel with her husband.
Well that was refreshing. Great post and a quiz I could actually pass! I will skip the essay though, I don't want to give the opposition any ideas. What a world! Someone should do a post on how to become a Canadian citizen.
I failed, and am proud. This particular course material is ridiculous and irrelevant to real life. My poor eyes are suffering from Red White and Blue fatigue.
The rest of the world must be shaking their collective heads.
(And holding their breath until November!)
Hilarious. Thank you. I scored 100%.
I put the link on Scanners blog but if you google "the canada party" it turns up a youtube video of how Canada is going to send their own guy for elections. I say it cannot be any worse.
They all suck.
HUGGGGGGGGGGG
It is not going to be over in nine months and two weeks - the campaign cycle never ends - but at least you know you will have a constant supply of fodder for hilarious posts like this.
You are even more clever than usual here. As I say when my husband makes a particularly great meal..."honey, this is restaurant quality." I hope you've submitted this for pay somewhere else.
I am embarrassed to admit how much I know about the current crop of Republican candidates. Maybe I should spend more of my time learning something useful...
Like Ralphie's fantasy in "A Christmas Story" I got an A+++++++ on this exam. So sad!!!! Sharing on FB!
Mitt Romney’s tax return proves he’s the most qualified candidate to revive the middle class because he could employ several thousand Americans and still be a millionaire. His charitable contributions to the Mormon Church alone would move a large number of families out of poverty. He could also save millions of Americans from having to pay any income tax by using the hedge-fund dodge coupled with the Caymans dodge. Obama ought to seriously consider replacing Tim Geithner with Romney because Romney is a much better tax cheat.

I know this is a little short of 500 words, but according to Romney's accountant, it's close enough.
I hope you are grading on a curve.

Lezlie
Oh -- I almost forgot:

Job creators denounce class warfare -- while warring against the lower classes by underpaying all jobs but their own.
This is not funny. - Gordon Osmond
I broke the lead in my #2 Pencil - can I still give you an R? Nice job Crank!
You made my day! Hysterical!
Okay, I'm working on my essay answer. Until then, rated.
Get real America, you can't elect anyone with names like Mitt or Newt and be taken seri'Arsly on the international stage. The Chinese can't pronounce them either.

Now go away and find a Tarquine or Gerald or a Vlad or anything other than an amphibian and a glove.

"Well now Mr.Cuss has it in hand FRed(tm) our job is done.Press 'R' and lets go smoke a cigar Boy."
its a good thing that fears about charges of racism prevent any sort of defamatory comments like these from being made about obama, eh?
You're right, I shouldn't have made fun of Herman Cain.
Very funny CC. I used to do these kinds of quizzes for Playboy when I worked there 5000 years ago, but I seem to have lost the knack. Well-deserved EP.
No one makes fun of Herman Cain more than Herman Cain -- tho not on purpose.
Spot on, as usual. You deserve yet another EP.
that's what makes it all the more likely one of them will be president.

you don't mention they're all white men
ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

You are fucking CRAZEEEEE
I got everyone of these right until I realized it was the same as getting every one of them wrong.
Bravo! (this is the sound of one brain clapping)
I have NOT laughed this hard in a very long time...big belly laughs! Oh my! I cannot wait to share this! Editor's pick...ours too!

Any chance that you will gather all your funny posts and publish them? Thanks Cranky!
I agree with Gordon Osmond. Ordinarily I would agree with someone of Baltimore Aureole's persuasion also but I refuse to agree with idiots, even if they are right.
Genius! And I'm not referring to the candidates.
I can't believe you give this stuff away for free. You are hilarious. ~r
Essay Question: To question the motives of this job creator when I say I'll motivate the Middle Class by ripping them off royally would be class warfare. (Mind you, I don't say WHAT that will motivate them to do.) I I'm a people too, my friends. Vote for Mittens Inc.! I LOOK presidential! I got the mouthful of white chompers to bare at Obama! believed in health care before I tried to revile and run from one of my few accomplishments as Governor of Massachusetts. "

Brilliant, Cranky.Rated
GradeDs all way round Cranky. You're an easy marker.
The sad thing, Mr. Cuss, is that the correct answers were all listed there, and they made no more sense than the snarky ones. This was a clear example of something so stupid (the Republican candidates) that are satire-proof.

And it would be funny, if there was some alternative choice for President that wasn't afraid to challenge this stupidity, and that wasn't so easy for the Republicans to bend over a dumpster. (Ron Paul is so pathetic that he couldn't even be satirized.)
... if only Sarah Palin would have decided to run. Can you imagine what a gift that would have been to the late night comedy shows?
Made my day. Shrub taught us that a compassionate conservative screws the country while using protection. Now we have the Love Glove himself (Mitt) running, although used "not very much."

-R-
Take that, Gail Collins!
Considering the pathetic level of debate and character in all of the Republican candidates, I was stunned that I could laugh so hard while reading about them. Thank you from the very heart of my heart. I am considering not watching or reading anymore about them for awhile, I need to be more concerned about my blood pressure, but I will check to see if you write more....you are safe to read.
It sounds to me like you are just envious of Mitt because he has money...you are a part of the "culture of envy" that is trying to provoke class warfare...good for you!! (and us - very funny!!)
" Seriously, none of these guys have answers."
Hell, they don't even know what the questions are!
Dixville notch! Aiiieee! I got them all right and give myself an 'A".
I made the mistake of trying to read this at work. I was snorting and spluttering and had to give up; this is not humor that my colleagues would appreciate!

Mitt Romney's tax return clearly demonstrates his superior qualifications for office. Why simply in generating his complicated tax-life, he is a job creator. His trust fund manager, his CPA, his insurance broker, his estate planner, his actuary, his personal assistant and his tithe tracker all have jobs solely due to his expansive fortune. Why, only someone steeped in the hatred and envy of class warfare could fail to realize; Mitt Romney IS a stimulus plan!
I've always tested well. I know I nailed the multiple choice. Now for the essay...

Mitt Romney's tax return proves that he "has the right stuff" to run this country like a business. He appeals to the Job Creators with two important planks in his campaign: Corporations are people, my friend; and $374,000.00 isn't 'very much.' I mean, that's hardly the size of a standard corporate bonus at end of quarter, so he's obviously humble. With this "middle of the road" approach, Mitt will surely appeal to the 99% equally as well as he does to the 1%. It will end any momentum for Class Warfare. Peace and prosperity for some, and the rest can have Romney(I don't)care.

I know it's going to take some time to score the tests, but I know I did really well. I never took a SAT, ACT, GRE or a lie detector test. I passed all my other tests, even the piss tests. Am I hired?

--r--
I think between their "pull" in Congress and personal savings, Romney and Gingrich could bail out most people with a student loan or mortgage problem. They could SAVE America. But they won't. Selfish, selfish frothy open citizens united. Hey, if Newt jumped on Mitt's back, would Santorum beat him off?
Absolutely brilliant! Every time I wonder who could climb out of the Republican clown car next, I want to laugh and cry at the same time. It's a feeling of total disbelief combined with that shock of anxiety that comes from realizing there are voters who support the circus. But this fabulous quiz brightened my whole day. Thank you!
And John Kerry's tax returns would show that he could buy Romney several times over. As long as both of these men earned (or, in Kerry's case inherited and married) their money honestly, what business is it of people like Ann Nichols? In the USA you are allowed to earn what you earn and keep what you keep as long as it is legally earned and the tax you pay is legally computed. If Ms. Nichols wants to get herself appointed to a board of directors of a company for which Romney worked, she can move to lower his pay. She can also come out against all of the Kennedys, Bill and Hillary Clinton, the John Kerrys of the world, and other Democrats who have plenty of money too.

And, by the way, did SHE contribute over 10 percent of her income to charity last year? (And don't give me the, 'His religion makes him do it' line. He is not forced to be a member of that religion.) And did she pay more than her legal obligation in taxes? I'll bet she took every deduction available and keeps as much of her money as she can. Nothing wrong with that, unless, of course, you are a Republican.
I barely follow politics, as you know, but this was hysterical and informative all at once. I couldn't have told you a real answer to most, I'll readily admit, except the meaning of "Santorum"....
I agree with Alysa... for the most part....