Obama Nominates Former MBTA Head Beverly Scott To NTSB

[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnR

No, if they could have found a Farsi Speaking Latino Gender Curious Pacific Islander Female, she would have gotten the job instead.

With Scott's resume? Yes, absolutely.

Government is no longer about finding the right person to do the job semi-efficiently - regardless of gender / ethnicity - and to make proper decisions and help people - regardless of gender / ethnicity. There are plenty of women and men of many races more capable to put in these positions, but they are not bureaucratic political HACKS of the party in power.

I think this is a product of influence. Those with the money don't want free thinking people in politics as they're harder to control.

Government's job is now to spread diversity and happy feeling. Sadly that is not what happens these days. The adults have left the room and they people that couldn't make it academia are now running the ship and can't navigate. We are arguably at the greatest national apathy in 40 years and we get HACKS.

I assume this was a reference to the neocons?

Obama was not qualified to be POTUS and six plus into his eight years in office he has proven that time and time again.

I think he's been as or more qualified than many Presidents. He's also surrounded himself with some very experienced people. Given what he inherited I don't think anyone would have done exceptionally well.

Funny, I remember after 9/11 remarking how lucky we were that Bush had the foreign policy dream team, and look how that worked out.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by spence

I think he's been as or more qualified than many Presidents.

that was hilaroius

He's also surrounded himself with some very experienced people.

I know, right?...Al Sharpton has an impressive resume...

Given what he inherited I don't think anyone would have done exceptionally well. still beating that tired drum

Funny, I remember after 9/11 remarking how lucky we were that Bush had the foreign policy dream team, and look how that worked out. Given what they inherited I don't think anyone would have done exceptionally well.

the fortunate thing is that there IS another election and we can't do much worse than what we've been treated to for the last couple...

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by scottw

the fortunate thing is that there IS another election and we can't do much worse than what we've been treated to for the last couple...

Define "Much".....

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by spence

With Scott's resume? Yes, absolutely.


I think this is a product of influence. Those with the money don't want free thinking people in politics as they're harder to control.


I assume this was a reference to the neocons?


I think he's been as or more qualified than many Presidents. He's also surrounded himself with some very experienced people. Given what he inherited I don't think anyone would have done exceptionally well.

Funny, I remember after 9/11 remarking how lucky we were that Bush had the foreign policy dream team, and look how that worked out.

I keep telling you, we need to demand better from both parties. Neither party does what is needed, one just strips our national security away in favor of hugs.