Out of consideration for your embarrassment, I'll refrain from making rude comments about the Texas electorate

Revealing much about Texas education, Governor Rick Perry speaks out proudly about his state.

Texas is a national example of how to best prepare our children for higher education and the workplace.

Oh, really, Governor? Perhaps you could give us a specific example of a well-prepared Texas student?

I am a firm believer in intelligent design as a matter of faith and intellect, and I believe it should be presented in schools alongside the theories of evolution.

Oh.

I think I know everything I need to know about the Texas educational system from just that. Thank you very much.

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