What’s Really Behind the 47:47 Poll for the Choice of the 47th President

Statistics knows everything: there’s a strong correlation between a state’s Democrat-leaning voter percentage and the proportion of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher. And if this correlation holds (spoiler alert: it does), we’re looking at some serious long-term consequences for democracy.

I’m sticking to data here, not partisan b/s—this is straight math. A bachelor’s degree generally requires an IQ about one standard deviation above the mean, or around 115. In plain terms? Significantly fewer people have a degree than don’t. Five times fewer actually.

Here’s the kicker for the Dems: this discrepancy is huge. Even if you try to “debunk” the logic using the most conservative assumptions, the odds for Democrats don’t look favorable down the line. It practically aligns with the Pareto principle: “80 percent of brains belong to 20 percent of bodies.” So, no shock here.

Historically, Democrats have managed to stay competitive thanks to their proactive social stance that drives higher voter turnout. But if there’s enough easy-to-swallow propaganda and finely-tuned rhetoric, Conservatives will have a clear advantage in the current model of democracy.

Now, let’s be real: Democrats aren’t going to match the sheer volume of crap messaging anytime soon. Why? First, they’re not primed for large-scale disinformation, and second, their supporters are less susceptible to blatant b/s—an inevitable outcome of the educational gap.

So, what’s your takeaway?

Think about where you land on this Pareto spectrum—and vote. Cast that ballot before intellect gets bulldozed by ignorance, ushering in a “Democracy 2.0” model that one candidate has hinted at launching on day one.