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GWB was certainly not a dummy or an idiot if we mean cognitive ability like IQ. Becoming even mediocre pilot for F-102 Delta Dagger requires quick learning abi
by Nokinside 9y ago
GWB was certainly not a dummy or an idiot if we mean cognitive ability like IQ. Becoming even mediocre pilot for F-102 Delta Dagger requires quick learning ability.
GWB started as a young, affluent and connected person who didn't have to exhort himself intellectually and he continued that way. Him being dummy was him being ignorant and never developing required skills.
- emmelaich 9y agoWell, John Kerry had a privileged upbringing and always gives out a 'smart' vibe. But he did worse academically than Bush.
- Nokinside 9y agoYale for the privileged was a way to connect and have a good time. Both of them continued studying. Kerry received J.D, passed bar exam and worked as a prosecutor. GWB received MBA from HBS.