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Nation of Nitwits in an Age of Polls and Policy
Ivins argues the national fixation on measuring stupidity obscures real policy issues. He cites polls on presidential knowledge, budget beliefs, and unemployment in Texas, warning that reinventing government may prioritize private profits over health and safety.
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Austin
Japan
Alexis de Tocqueville
Blake Carrington
China
Faute de Mieux
John Graves
River
Colorado
Brazos
Will Rogers
Texas
Upton Sinclair
Ol’ Upton
General Motors
Ralph Nader
Dow