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This is an old article, but I couldn't find it on FR.

In the article, Cohen admits that he doesn't understand algebra, can't even do percentages, and just doesn't get it. Though he admits his own stupidity in elementary mathematics, this liberal thinks himself qualified to opine on tax rates, budgets, economic development, inflation, monetary policy, military issues, etc.

BTW, Gabriela skipped 62 of the 93 days during her final semester. Maybe that would explain a large part of her failure.

http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-me-dropout30jan30,0,3211437.story?page=3

1 posted on 03/07/2006 10:13:01 AM PST by RBroadfoot
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To: RBroadfoot

To know how much paint to buy.


2 posted on 03/07/2006 10:13:42 AM PST by Beckwith (The liberal press has picked sides ... and they have sided with the Islamofascists)
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What Is the Value of Algebra?

Hmmmmm.....it's been awhile, but I think it's X.

3 posted on 03/07/2006 10:14:19 AM PST by edpc
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If x = Ping, solve for y.


4 posted on 03/07/2006 10:15:20 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: RBroadfoot
Of course you need algebra everyday,

If DeShawn sells 27 crack rocks at ten dollars each, and then takes the money and buys a new Saturday Night Special, how many pimps can he whack in the next two nights before the cops can trace the bullets?.........

5 posted on 03/07/2006 10:16:08 AM PST by Red Badger (And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him...)
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I can see this argument for Trig and Calculus but not Algebra.
6 posted on 03/07/2006 10:16:11 AM PST by taxcontrol
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To: RBroadfoot

"failing algebra six times in six semesters"

That would be a 100% failure rate... just trying to help.


7 posted on 03/07/2006 10:16:27 AM PST by YouPosting2Me
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"Gabriela, sooner or later someone's going to tell you that algebra teaches reasoning. This is a lie propagated by, among others, algebra teachers. Writing is the highest form of reasoning."

Not surprisingly, this statement comes from a professional writer. :)


8 posted on 03/07/2006 10:16:52 AM PST by Omedalus
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To: RBroadfoot

I've managed to get to be 41 years old without learning algebra and I seem to get by just fine.


9 posted on 03/07/2006 10:17:15 AM PST by cripplecreek (Never a minigun handy when you need one.)
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His (typical liberal journalist/NON-math/non-arithmatic! attitude) appears sympathetic, but that supposed sympathy hides the refusal to require even average kids to BEAR DOWN, GET TOUGH, and STUDY.

Gee Mr. Cohen, isn't it easier when you can "fake" strings of illogical words and thoughts together in sentences, rather than be forced to follow the strict rules of mathematical logic and rules?
10 posted on 03/07/2006 10:17:56 AM PST by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but Hillary's ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear shoes, bathe, and not make messes in the house.

ROBERT HEINLEIN


12 posted on 03/07/2006 10:18:00 AM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (“Don't approach a Bull from the front, a Horse from the rear, or a Fool from any side.”)
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A train leaves N.Y. City heading East at 50 MPH. How long before someone drowns?


13 posted on 03/07/2006 10:18:01 AM PST by YouPosting2Me
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To: RBroadfoot

The final value of algebra is 42.
Duh.


14 posted on 03/07/2006 10:18:13 AM PST by calljack (Sometimes your worst nightmare is just a start.)
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To: RBroadfoot

I suppose Richard Cohen is among the elite at WAPO who thing GWB is stupid.


15 posted on 03/07/2006 10:19:15 AM PST by js1138
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if zot = kitty and kitty is less than tinfoil, but more than hugh, how much is series?
16 posted on 03/07/2006 10:19:52 AM PST by jdm
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To: RBroadfoot

Chuck Norris can divide by zero!


18 posted on 03/07/2006 10:20:04 AM PST by YouPosting2Me
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To: RBroadfoot

My worst subject. If you get lost early there is no hope for a comeback.


19 posted on 03/07/2006 10:20:11 AM PST by Blackirish (What kind of name is Plame anyway?)
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Here's the thing, Gabriela: You will never need to know algebra. I have never once used it and never once even rued that I could not use it. ...

Has this guy ever had to make change?

-PJ

20 posted on 03/07/2006 10:20:23 AM PST by Political Junkie Too (It's still not safe to vote Democrat.)
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Here's the thing, Gabriela: You will never need to know algebra. I have never once used it and never once even rued that I could not use it. ...

Funny thing is ...
Every loser without a brain says exactly the same thing!

21 posted on 03/07/2006 10:20:29 AM PST by Publius6961 (Multiculturalism is the white flag of a dying country)
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To: RBroadfoot

I asked my algebra teacher in the 10th grade, when will I ever use anything more than division in my life. He rattled off some stuff about if I wanted to be an architect or some crap. I am almost 37 and have never used algebra for literally anything.

Anything past an introductory class ought to be an elective.


22 posted on 03/07/2006 10:20:32 AM PST by trubluolyguy (Islam, Religion of Peace and they'll kill you to prove it.)
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To: RBroadfoot

I wish that I had paid more attention in my algebra classes because I use the simplest form of it when I have to solve for an unknown. There probably are useless educational courses but algebra is not one of them.


25 posted on 03/07/2006 10:21:33 AM PST by Muleteam1 (It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world but the comedians have all left the room.)
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