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The mediocre and the inadequately illuminated
October 07, 2008
Instapundit says:
Yes, the political class isn't attracting the best talent in the nation. It's not even attracting the second-best.
Former Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas put it this way back in 2006 ($link):
"Don't think in this business that you're dealing with the best and the brightest," he said. "You're dealing with the available and the willing. One of the basic criteria is usually warm and vertical. That's optional in some instances."
A compelling argument for not giving them more to do.
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Comments
And now they are going to debate each other. This one is going to be worth watching I think.
Posted by: Bruce | October 7, 2008 3:29 PM