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Journalist, storyteller, lifelong reader. Texan by birth and by choice. Author of STEADY http://steady.substack.com  and WHAT UNITES US #WhatUnitesUs

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    Dan Rather‏Verified account @DanRather 28 Dec 2021

    Perhaps we should make passing a civics test a requirement for service in the U.S. Senate.

    12:08 PM - 28 Dec 2021
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      2. jonathan slater‏ @slater_jona 28 Dec 2021
        Replying to @DanRather

        an IQ test sounds more appropriate

        3 replies 1 retweet 116 likes
      3. avis prede‏ @iheartospreys 28 Dec 2021
        Replying to @slater_jona @DanRather

        All candidates should be required to take the MMPI too. It would help root out those with malevolent personality disorders. Never happen, but I can still dream.

        2 replies 1 retweet 22 likes
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      1. David Gallagher‏ @TBoneGallagher 28 Dec 2021
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        I’d start with literacy but yes

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      1. Tommy Moniker‏ @MonikerTommy 28 Dec 2021
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        That, and a field sobriety test. Administered daily.

        4 replies 0 retweets 119 likes
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      2. Daniel‏ @kacang_tua 28 Dec 2021
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        And a civility test

        2 replies 4 retweets 67 likes
      3. sergio‏ @sergio59380974 28 Dec 2021
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        And an ethics test…

        1 reply 0 retweets 14 likes
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      1. Woody‏ @plethora_pinata 28 Dec 2021
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        We probably need to start first with a Spelling Test…

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      1. Cathy Coleman‏ @CathyJoeGPT 28 Dec 2021
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        Excellent idea -

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      1. Marie Hawe‏ @mariehawe 28 Dec 2021
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        Perhaps we should make it a requirement for HS graduation!

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      1. No Unity Without Accountability.‏ @EichbergerUSA 28 Dec 2021
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        Been saying it for years… but it needs to start earlier. Education, early and often.

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