It is one thing to be a pompous ass. It’s another thing to be an ignorant pompous
ass. Newt Gingrich qualifies on both
points. Nothing better demonstrates
this than Professor Newt’s widely reported advice to Occupiers that they should
“Go get a job right after you take a bath.”
Contrary to what Gingrich might like to believe most people
participating in the Occupy movement have either a full or part-time job and,
rather than being the “great unwashed” they are pretty typical Americans.
As I reported back in October, half of those participating
in or supporting Occupy Wall Street work-full time. Another quarter work part-time and most of
them would like full time work if they could find it. See: http://www.theattackdemocrat.com/2011/10/survey-who-participates-insupports.html
Another survey conducted in October by Professor Costas
Panagopoulos of the
Department of Political Science of Fordham University found
that 48% were employed either full or part-time. 28% were unemployed. Additionally, Panagopoulos found that 66% had
some college. 22% held a post-graduate
degree. 39% said they did not identify with either
political party. 25% said they were
Democrats.
15. What is your employment status (check one)
Student………………………………………………………….25
Employed full-time……………………………………………..30
Unemployed…………………………………………………….28
Employed part-time…………………………………………….18
20. Highest educational level completed (check one)
Some grade school…………………………………………………..1
8th grade……………………………………………………………..3
High school diploma/GED…………………………………………27
2-year college………………………………………………………16
4-year college………………………………………………………30
Post-graduate…………………………………………………….....22
8. Generally speaking, which of the following political
parties do you identify with most closely?
(check one)
Democratic…………………………………………………25
Republican…………………………………………………..2
Tea Party…………………………………………………….0
Socialist Party……………………………………………...11
Green Party………………………………………………...11
Other……………………………………………………….12
I do not identify with any party……………………………39
Read the full poll results here: http://www.fordham.edu/images/academics/graduate_schools/gsas/elections_and_campaign_/occupy%20wall%20street%20survey%20results%20102611.pdf
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