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Originally Posted by ottopilot
may I use equivalencies from government, judicial, religious leaders, unions, special interests, political parties, or from any other position of influence or power?
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Sure you can, if you can demonstrate how those persons or their former industry clients had a direct financial interest in the outcome of their regulatory actions.
Or perhaps you compare these two glass houses, re: Inspectors General whose jobs are to safeguard and protect the public interest from waste, fraud and abuse in the Executive branch departments/agencies.
Whereas President Clinton typically appointed nonpartisan career public servants as IGs, President Bush has repeatedly chosen individuals with Republican political backgrounds. Over 60% of the IGs appointed by President Bush had prior political experience, such as service in a Republican White House or on a Republican congressional staff, while fewer than 20% had prior audit experience. In contrast, over 60% of the IGs appointed by President Clinton had prior audit experience, while fewer than 25% had prior political experience.
Congressional report on politicization of Inspectors General (pdf)
Are these glass houses the same to you?
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Until then, Merry Christmas, but you know it will never be a truly Merry Christmas for the Reaganites until this happens:
http://bobmccarty.com/2007/12/05/rea...n-mt-rushmore/