THE DIGNITY INDEX

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A weekly mathematical survey of dubious behavior that measures, on a scale of 1 to 100, just how low you can go.

MSNBC's "Morning" Joe Scarborough drops an F-bomb on air right in the middle of breakfast hour. Congrats! Now you're on tape delay. Score: 6

During an interview on Fox Radio, Ralph Nader asks whether Barack Obama will be an "Uncle Sam or an Uncle Tom," then later stands firmly behind the slur. Score: 70

Despite losing her re-election bid by 12 points, Colorado GOP Rep. Marilyn Musgrave refuses to congratulate her opponent or even concede the race. Score: 78

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