[TheRealThing]

If this was directed at me, I'm not offended.

I believe, though cannot prove, that the Obama administration has used everything BUT qualifications when considering job or position appointments. In other words.....3 from each sex, 3 from each race, 3 from each geographical region, etc....you get my drift.

Ok you got me :biggrin:, I admit I had you in mind when I asked for forgiveness. Frankly, your response reflects the good judgment I have seen out of you in so many times past and which, I have come to expect. Your points are all well taken.

I have mentioned this before but, it's relative to the topic so why not give it another go? Historians the world over have studied the wonder which was the Roman Empire. Incredibly lasting around 1700 years, Rome gave the world we know the jump start necessary to usher in the industrial age. Equally as profound however, were their system of governance and the Roman Army. At any rate, much has been invested in trying to understand why Rome actually fell. The answer in simplest terms is that it was due to an over exuberant bent to tolerance. All points of view had to be heard in the Roman Senate. All manner of diversity and religion were elevated to equal stature under the law. The ensuing endless debate, counter pointing and daily arguments that characterized the Senate eventually paralyzed Rome which had stood the test of time for nearly 17 centuries. Contrast that against the US which is in similar free fall in just over 2 centuries.

All this wild eyed bent to "change" everything is way past foolhardy.


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