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Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:25:41 pm »
SOURCE: NBC NEWS

URL: http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/college-game-plan/two-thirds-americans-support-free-college-tuition-n620856

by: Kevin Lamarque


This might be an idea whose time has come: Nearly two-thirds of Americans are in favor of free college for everyone, and about three-quarters think at least some people should be eligible for free college, a new survey shows.

As the labor market increasingly benefits the better educated, and as college education and earnings potential become more tightly linked, people are coming around to an idea that seemed radical until very recently.

This might be an idea whose time has come: Nearly two-thirds of Americans are in favor of free college for everyone, and about three-quarters think at least some people should be eligible for free college, a new survey shows.

As the labor market increasingly benefits the better educated, and as college education and earnings potential become more tightly linked, people are coming around to an idea that seemed radical until very recently.

Free college has support across party lines, although Bankrate found that political affiliation affects the extent of that support. About a third of those who identify as Republican support free college for all, compared to more than 80 percent of Democrats. Independents split the middle, with 67 percent in favor.

"I think it's on the radar of most Americans," said Steve Pounds, Bankrate.com's personal finance analyst. "It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican — you're facing higher costs to send your kids to college."

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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2016, 09:48:00 pm »
(sigh)...

We are doomed...
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2016, 10:11:13 pm »
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2016, 10:30:54 pm »
1/3 of Republicans must be in college or about to enter college.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2016, 10:32:16 pm »
Quote from: NavyCanDo on August 02, 2016, 10:30:54 pm
1/3 of Republicans must be in college or about to enter college.

Or have graduated and are BADLY IN DEBT.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2016, 04:58:09 am »
Gov pumping money into schools created the parabolic student debt. Their solution is to pump more money in, buying votes at the same time. And it's all OPM.
Put me in the 1/3 that considers stealing to be immoral. Stealing through a third party is cowardly in addition.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2016, 05:31:47 am »
As the labor market increasingly benefits the better educated, and as college education and earnings potential become more tightly linked....

Really? That sophistry isn't shown in the real world. From what I run into, kids coming out of collage haven't a clue about the jobs they were educated in and end up living in moms basement. They are also entitled, show up late, leave early and just take personal days for the hell of it. They want free collage so they can dick around for 10 years with a built in excuse and have it cost them nothing to get that Comparative Shoe Size degree.

I know a guy in a major company that actually moves single moms into his management program because they have a vested interest in busting ass to bring home a paycheck. He got tired of interviewing grads who's first question is about getting 2 or 3 weeks vacation the first year.

« Last Edit: August 03, 2016, 05:35:05 am by Frank Cannon »
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2016, 06:53:58 am »
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2016, 07:14:03 am »
Well, a couple of thoughts....


You get what you pay for...

and

There ain't no free lunch.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2016, 07:22:39 am »
Free [sic] College:  1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It

This means that 2/3 of Republicans, 1/5 of Democrats, and 1/3 of Independents know they will be the ones paying for Free [sic] College.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2016, 09:01:01 am »
People are truly stupid.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2016, 01:19:49 pm »
We should do a 10 year study.  Stop all college loans for 10 years.   Then evaluate the overall results.   Then commission a new 10 year study to determine possible solutions before starting loans again.
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2016, 01:57:46 pm »
Love all that "free" stuff. Is the populace so dumbed down that they don't realize it is the people's money? I have watched the man-in-the-street reporters interview people who think the government has its own money. **nononono*
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2016, 04:02:10 pm »
So... I notice nary a word is written about WHAT PAYS FOR IT!!!
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2016, 04:10:33 pm »
I'm sure these same people support "free" healthcare, too. :thud:
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Re: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Free College Tuition; 1/3 of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, 67% of Independents Support It.
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2016, 05:29:37 pm »
According to this, "Being A Crook, It's Not Just For Democrats Anymore."

1/3 of Republicans support theft too.



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