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Political Cronyism - What can we do about it?
Host laid out a list of apparent cronyism in the Bush administration, and a post was added that pointed out that the same could be found in the Clinton administration. I remember Clinton's firing of the White House travel staff as one example.
I think we can all agree that cronyism has existed since the earth was still cooling. It is a means of rewarding allies and is a necessary part of political reward. My question is what are the appropriate limits of it, and where should the line be drawn in terms of competence.
Hurricane Katrina is the most recent example of misplaced cronyism. How would you recommend that crucial positions within the government be tested for competence?
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