no! no! no! no!

[smittenbyu]

In India, my friends/family joke about politicians who get elected who have absolutely no knowledge or experience in the subject matter of running a government! I would half hear their grumbles. They have this image that it's a little better here in the US.

So, here's one who frightens me: Senator James Inhofe! And guess which committee head he

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[twicet]

I think it is the same in many countries, I shake my head at many of the choices made:)

[musicpsych]

I heard once that committee assignments are determined based on how well the member of Congress can raise money for the party. The better fundraisers get put on the more lucrative committees.

[dakini_bones]

Scary.
Gah!