<p>Bush, apparently undeterred by charges of cronyism the likes of Harriet Miers, Michael Brown and even the guy in charge of the bird flu epidemic, Stewart Simonson (and, of course, many many more) is still rewarding political friends and donors with nice appointments:</p>
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<p>What do you think the response of conservatives will be to this person who is a potential risk to our currency and economy??? </p>
<p>My guess: “Business as usual. Giddy-up boys.”</p>
<p>Sigh, makes me crazy the we can see the peter principle in action over and over again with these people</p>
<p>And its like the emporers new clothes, everyone just lets it go</p>
<p>Ahh, cronyism. Unfortunately, it has been well-entrenched in our political system ever since Andrew Jackson (a Democrat) was elected president. Both Democrats and Republicans condemn cronyism but fail to advocate new legislation that would destroy this practice.</p>
<p>Okay, what one needs to remember, is that DEMOCRATS back in the day were different from democrats now, just as REPUBLICANS back in the day were different form republicans now- so when people say, oh but two hundred years ago or 150 years ago a dem or rep did this, well, you have to put the party affliliation in context of the era…that is my nag of the morning</p>
<p>American History 101</p>
<p>usually, though, at least the facade of competence is presented, with this adminstration, they don’t even pretend</p>
<p>cgm, i was just about to say that (American History 101 part)!</p>
<p>citygirlsmom:
“usually, though, at least the facade of competence is presented”</p>
<p>Of course, why didn’t I think of that? After all, the Kitchen Cabinet, the Spoils System and countless other scandals that were provoked by Jackson’s institutionalization of cronyism were nothing more than a facade of competence. Right! <em>Insert serious sarcasm here</em>
Don’t try to give me a history lesson without presenting all of the relevant information.</p>
<p>“with this adminstration, they don’t even pretend.”</p>
<p>Now, you are just going into an already tired tirade about the Bush administration. Let’s keep the partisan bickering to a minimum, please.
Otherwise, this thread will just become another idiotic discussion on partisan politics. Let’s face it, both parties are guilty of cronyism and we should condemn them both for their utter lack of competent legislation that would solve countless political problems. When we resort to partisan bickering, nothing ever gets done. Instead a cycle of intellectual insults and political backstabbing ensues.</p>
<p>The difference between the old cronies and the new? </p>
<p>In previous administrations, cronies were given nice lucrative jobs, but they were generally in unimportant positions and frequently not even in this country.</p>
<p>But, the Supreme Court? FEMA? The Federal Reserve Board? Department of Health and Human Services?</p>
<p>Ah, it’s just Bush giving us mere mortals the finger as usual.</p>
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One out of seven isn’t so bad is it?</p>
<p>Great shades of Harriett Myers!</p>
<p>Weenie:
“In previous administrations, cronies were given nice lucrative jobs, but they were generally in unimportant positions and frequently not even in this country.”</p>
<p>I couldn’t agree more! After all, only President Andrew Jackson’s entire cabinet was made up of cronies. That is why they were given the prestigious honor of being named the “kitchen cabinet”. Presidential cabinet offices, like the secretary of state and the treasury secretary, are very unimportant positions that are frequently based outside of the country. <em>Insert some serious sarcasm here</em></p>
<p>“But, the Supreme Court?”</p>
<p>Why, yes. Supreme Court justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito are not well-qualified, ive-league instructed, experienced lawyers but are instead underqualified cronies. <em>Insert more serious sarcasm here</em></p>
<p>“Ah, it’s just Bush giving us mere mortals the finger as usual.”</p>
<p>I love it how nearly everyone on this discussion board is trying to act as if the Bush administration is solely responsible for cronyism. Why don’t you brush up on your American history? You might just find out that cronyism has existed in every single presidential administration since that of Andrew Jackson. I am not personally a Bush supporter but I will not allow this partisan bickering to continue. I hate repeating myself but in this case I must. </p>
<p>Let’s face it, both parties are guilty of cronyism and we should condemn them both for their utter lack of competent legislation that would solve countless political problems. When we resort to partisan bickering, nothing ever gets done. Instead a cycle of intellectual insults and political backstabbing ensues.</p>
<p>Yes, Warsh is young and relatively inexperienced. But in the interest of full disclosure it should be pointed out that Bush’s other nominee, Randall Kroszner, 43, is a University of Chicago professor and a former Fed visiting scholar with a doctorate in economics from Harvard University. Kroszner is a distinguished academic. </p>
<p>Warsh is a Harvard Law grad who worked in Mergers and Acquisitons at Morgan Stanley. He might actually provide a real world perspective to the Fed. This article also reveals his other family connections.</p>
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<p>This thread is officially over. <em>sigh</em></p>
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This thread is officially over. <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>This is the stupidest thread ever. Where were you partisan hacks when Clinton appointed Hillary to head his socialized medicine scheme?</p>
<p>Couldn’t agree more.</p>
<p>Haha we agree on something eh?</p>
<p>I think the President could have picked a more qualified person for this and many other positions. I think the argument that other Presidents have made mistakes too, reflects the opinion that they agree this was a mistake.</p>
<p>Why are people putting down Harriet Miers? She was the best qualified person in the entire country for a seat on the Supreme Court, and now we are saddled with someone who is no better than second best (and likely not even that.)</p>
<p>I think Alito is well qualified man :)</p>
<p>W1cked:
I guess we do finally agree on something.</p>