Many positions in FEMA require years of training and education

[ck4829]

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22minimum+qualifications%22+site%3Afema.gov

So then, why has Bush asserted his right to appoint whomever he wants, REGARDLESS of education or experience?

[MrModerate]

1. Political appointees vs career professionals . . .

Rightly or wrongly, it's the way Washington works. Under good administrations, your political appointees are both well connected (so they can work with their political peers) and technically capable (so they can tell you the difference between shit and shinola). Under Schimpanski? Well . . .

[Jacobin]

2. I think its part of that "Urinary Executive" philosophy thingy

:-)

[Quantess]

3. He's the decider, that's why.

If he thinks an arabian horse club director should be in charge of managing our national emergencies, we should listen to him and trust him. Bush is also an honest Christian, and I would like to drink a beer with him.:sarcasm:

[catnhatnh]

4. And....

....how does this tie to over 100 federal employees with degrees from diploma mills???

[mmonk]

5. Loyalty oaths trump education and experience.