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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,424 posts) Tue Oct 14, 2025, 11:20 PM Oct 14

And ninety nine percent of them are MAGAS. OK, I made the second part up. It might actually be higher.

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54% of Americans read below the equivalent of a sixth grade level [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Oct 14 OP

What's that word "equivalent" mean? unblock Oct 14 #1

but you really should be testing - an appreciable number stopdiggin Wednesday #6

EXACTLY ! (and more less what I am getting at) - -(nt)- stopdiggin Wednesday #23

Writing and reading skills are fundamentally different. DemocratSinceBirth Wednesday #14

Amazing DET Wednesday #8

How does that compare with reading levels in 1776? tirebiter Wednesday #9

I wasn't an immigrant kid but . . . peggysue2 Wednesday #16

50% are below average Hekate Wednesday #10

this doesn't surprise me mike_c Wednesday #15

I saw that, and it shocked me! electric_blue68 Wednesday #22

Link? Renew Deal Wednesday #17

Do 54% of American read below the sixth-grade level? DemocratSinceBirth Wednesday #18

Thanks Renew Deal Wednesday #21

I read good when I in 6th grade! maxsolomon Wednesday #20