Author Topic: New Book On Liberal Media Bias;Quiz-How Liberal/Conservative Are You? (Read 2757 times)

FreeBorn · « **on:** August 27, 2011, 01:48:39 PM »

Author Tim Gloseclose has released a new book entitled "Left Turn" in which he scientifically demonstrates liberal bias in the U.S. media. Through his methodology he has determined the "Political Quotient" of politicians and offers a quiz for you to determine yours.

Sorry, video will not embed, watch it here~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI0-V5nsoHU

See where your favorite politicians rate on the scale and take the quiz, "What's your PQ?" under the "What's a PQ" tab here~

http://www.timgroseclose.com/

I scored a 13.6 which puts me right between Richard Nixon and Lindsay Graham.

Karin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:36:20 PM »

I'm 5.3, about the same as Jim DeMint.

Eupher · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:18:43 PM »

Hereâ€™s your PQ: 3

Politicians with similar PQs are:

Michele Bachmann (R-Minn, 2007-09) PQ=-4.1
James DeMint (R-S.C. 1999-2009) PQ=5.1
Newt Gingrich (R-Ga., 1979-94) PQ=11.4
Richard Nixon (R-Calif., 1947-52) PQ=12.5

franksolich · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:31:11 PM »

seahorse513 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:57:30 PM »

I got a 12.4. There was one question that had asked if federal employess would get paid leave to have a child adoption. I am like ummmm......no!!

Erasmus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:57:57 PM »

PQ of 3.

The quiz was a good reminder of just how much sewage has passed through Congress in the past 3 years.

DefiantSix · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:08:31 PM »

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Hereâ€™s your PQ: 0.6

Politicians with similar PQs are:

Michele Bachmann (R-Minn, 2007-09) PQ=-4.1
James DeMint (R-S.C. 1999-2009) PQ=5.1
Newt Gingrich (R-Ga., 1979-94) PQ=11.4

Read it and weep, you liberal weenies!!

Rugnuts · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:20:46 PM »

also 5.4
the only time i dissented from the republicans was the funding for the f22
i based my decision on the believe that this was the project that even the DoD said it didnt want but the project was appropriated anyways.

Janice · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:27:27 PM »

PQ: 3 here.

Delmar · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:28:44 PM »

PQ=14.7 I slid in just under Lindsay Graham.
I have to admit that I didn't read some of the questions all of the way through. I mean c'mon: Dick Durbin proposed such and such, or Al Franken proposed such and such. I don't have to read the whole question to know how I'm going to answer those.

seahorse513 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:34:20 PM »

Quote from: Rugnuts on August 29, 2011, 05:20:46 PM

also 5.4
the only time i dissented from the republicans was the funding for the f22
i based my decision on the believe that this was the project that even the DoD said it didnt want but the project was appropriated anyways.

To be honest, I didn't understand the question. They started talking about a military aircraft, then the question changed somehow, so i was confused on what I was voting against....

vesta111 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:53:19 PM »

Quote from: seahorse513 on August 29, 2011, 05:34:20 PM

To be honest, I didn't understand the question. They started talking about a military aircraft, then the question changed somehow, so i was confused on what I was voting against....

Yes Sea these bills are difficult enough to read, it is the bills that must be past before read that give us trouble.

I came in at a 31------Oh THE SHAME, Will CC ban me now, ----I hear Gina laughing------

WinOne4TheGipper · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:36:22 PM »

I got a three.

Erasmus · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:52:54 AM »

Quote from: Delmar on August 29, 2011, 05:28:44 PM

PQ=14.7 I slid in just under Lindsay Graham.
I have to admit that I didn't read some of the questions all of the way through. I mean c'mon: Dick Durbin proposed such and such, or Al Franken proposed such and such. I don't have to read the whole question to know how I'm going to answer those.

No trouble. Nancy Pelousy doesn't read them either before she votes on them.

Karin · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:53:53 AM »

Just this morning I read a review of this book in the Weekly Standard. The reviewer said he can't recommend it highly enough. The author explains math & stats & such with "clarity and humor" and even the endnotes are hilarious. Just passing along.

Maxiest · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:03:07 AM »

I have to disagree with how they do this survey. It states at the end of every question how each parted voted, which would skew a lot of peoples answers.

Freeper · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:13:57 AM »

I got 17 does that mean I have to go sign up at DU now?

CG6468 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:16:47 AM »

PQ Survey Results

Hereâ€™s your PQ: 5.4

Politicians with similar PQs are:

Michele Bachmann (R-Minn, 2007-09) PQ=-4.1
James DeMint (R-S.C. 1999-2009) PQ=5.1
Newt Gingrich (R-Ga., 1979-94) PQ=11.4
Richard Nixon (R-Calif., 1947-52) PQ=12.5
Lindsay Graham (R-S.C., 1995-2009) PQ=14.9

delilahmused · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:44:59 PM »

I came in a 4.1.

Cindie

Eupher · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:59:14 PM »

Quote from: Erasmus on August 29, 2011, 04:57:57 PM

PQ of 3.

The quiz was a good reminder of just how much sewage has passed through Congress in the past 3 years.

I wouldn't call the survey anything close to scientific or impartial, but you're absolutely right. The sheer amount of garbage that Congress enacted since Jan. 09 is staggering in its stupidity.

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Author Topic: New Book On Liberal Media Bias;Quiz-How Liberal/Conservative Are You? (Read 2757 times)