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Tuesday, September 23. 2008

Quiz

  1. Which of the following countries had the highest economic growth since 2000?

    1. France

    2. Japan

    3. Germany

    4. U.S.A.

  1. Which of the following countries has the highest GDP per capita?

    1. U.K.

    2. Germany

    3. Japan

    4. U.S.A.

  1. Which of the following countries had the highest household consumption in 2005?

    1. U.K.

    2. Canada

    3. France

    4. U.S.A.

  1. Which country spends the most per capita on health services?

    1. U.K.

    2. Germany

    3. Canada

    4. U.S.A.

  1. What percentage of the U.S.A.’s population is covered by health insurance?

    1. 55%

    2. 65%

    3. 75%

    4. 85%

  1. In which of the following countries does the richest 20% of households have the highest share of national income?

    1. U.S.A.

    2. U.K.

    3. Israel

    4. 65 other countries

  1. Which of the following countries had the highest investment per capita in fixed assets in 2005?           

    1. Germany

    2. U.K.

    3. China

    4. U.S.A.

  1. Which period had the lowest unemployment rate?

    1. Euro Zone (2000 – 2008)

    2. Reagan Presidency

    3. Clinton Presidency

    4. Bush Presidency

  1. Which period had the lowest debt interest payments as percentage of GDP?

    1. Euro Zone (2001 – 2008)

    2. Reagan Presidency

    3. Clinton Presidency

    4. Bush Presidency

Here are the answers and sources:

 

  1.  d. U.S.A (from the IMF)

  2.  d. U.S.A. (World Bank)

  3.  d. U.S.A. (World Bank)

  4.  d. U.S.A. (WSJ 9-3-08)

  5.  d.  85% (U.S. Census Bureau)

  6.  d. 65 other countries (World Bank)

  7.  d. U.S.A. (World Bank)

  8.  d. Bush Presidency (Department of Labor)

  9.  d. Bush Presidency (IMF)

 

Posted by Opie in Hot News & Misc. Short Subjects at 12:28 | Comments (12) | Trackbacks (3)

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I've said before that George Bush's third term would be a good thing. If President Bush is a failure (no more terrorist attacks on large scale, two dangerous regimes out and their nations on a road to peace, a recession overcome) then we could use more failure.
#1 Geoff on 2008-09-23 12:43 (Reply)
GWB just off-shored the terrorist attacks by sending our soldiers to the middle east.
#1.1 Mark In Irvine (Link) on 2008-09-25 01:29 (Reply)
Bush's 'failure' is more of an inability to communicate its success.
#2 phil g on 2008-09-23 13:35 (Reply)
Phil, you are exactly right. Why does the administration not defend it's self?
#2.1 rattso on 2008-09-23 14:45 (Reply)
That's the million dollar question and I believe the primary contributor to the demorilization of Republicans.
#2.1.1 phil g on 2008-09-23 15:53 (Reply)
It speaks volumes about the character of Bush that he neither touts his successes nor flouts others' failures, but I agree that it is the sticking point when it comes to those of us who still look up to him as a fine man who has had one very tough presidency.
#2.1.1.1 Meta on 2008-09-23 17:43 (Reply)
Luther, thank you for your kind words. I am still the faithful knight of the crossed ewes and I am trying very hard not to disappoint you and the farm. You, Meta, and Buddy have to be the most quick-witted people I have ever met. I marvel at all of your wisdom and intelligence. I am going to play devil's advocate here for a minute, and this has nothing to do with George Bush. Because I agree with Meta that he has had a tough presidency. But the imploding of the economy is not of his doing. If one is to believe the statistics given by Opie why did we need a stimulus package? We are one of the most insolvent nations on earth and getting worse by the day. Our dollar is like Monopoly money. We have century-old institutions disappear before our own eyes. Our economy is changing from a mixed one to an almost socialized one. The worst possible situation is that we start calling each other Comrade. The second worst situation is that we go through a deep recession or depression. Either outcome is not good. There is a lot more pain coming down the road. I just hope the Good Ship America can weather it all.

"Oueen Meta Duchess of Ewe." You are one funny Czarina, ciao bella, stay safe. : )
#2.1.1.1.1 jappy on 2008-09-23 19:22 (Reply)
This can't be true. Bushco has destroyed the country. MSNBC told me so.
#3 Bel Aire on 2008-09-23 16:29 (Reply)
I wonder, if these, or equivalent figures had come from the U.N., what the rankings would have been? I was told by a liberal neighbor last night that UN data (not specified)shows the US to be 23rd among nations. No surprise.
#4 ESE on 2008-09-23 19:22 (Reply)
Maggie people.. thank you for that reminder. m
#5 Meaux on 2008-09-23 20:47 (Reply)
Too easy.
#6 NJSoldier on 2008-09-23 22:59 (Reply)
10. Which period had the highest per capita debt and interest payments ?

1. Barak Obama presidency (2009 – 2016) - still paying off Bush's war debt for Operation Iraqi Liberation

2. Michelle Obama presidency (2017 – 2021) - still paying off Bush's war debt for Operation Iraqi Liberation

3. Chelsea Clinton Presidency (2022-2030) - still paying off Bush's war debt for Operation Iraqi Liberation

4. Sasha Obama Presidency (2031-2039) - still paying off Bush's war debt for Operation Iraqi Liberation

5. Robert F. Kennedy IV Presidency (2040-2048) - still paying off Bush's war debt for Operation Iraqi Liberation
#7 Mark In Irvine (Link) on 2008-09-24 12:36 (Reply)

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