The Intelligentsia v. McCain/Palin

This from PZ Myers at Pharyngula.


"Elitism is not a four-letter word. ...

"Dear friends, In these times, with extremely serious, complicated crises confronting us both economically and internationally, we need to have intelligent, educated people as president & vice president."

Education Background:


Barack Obama:

Columbia University - B.A. (Political Science with a Specialization in International Relations.)

Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude. Editor of the Harvard Law Review.


Joseph Biden:

University of Delaware - B.A. in History and B.A. in Political Science.

Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)


vs.


John McCain:

United States Naval Academy - Class rank: 894 of 899


Sarah Palin:

Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
Matanuksa-Susitna College - 1 semester
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism