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Demeter

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17. Be a Waste of Pie

Wed Mar 21, 2012, 06:58 AM

Mar 2012

I'd pick something more....permanent.

And I'd expect some rigorous form of civil service exam for all appointments, starting with knowledge of the Constitution and common law, working up to knowledge specific to the office. And no, little black book contents wouldn't count....

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... xchrom Mar 2012 #16

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In Medieval times ... AnneD Mar 2012 #46

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That's an idea.... Fuddnik Mar 2012 #57

That's the best idea that I've heard in a long time! amandabeech Mar 2012 #58

modern day versions (which probably now have me on some kind of watch list) TalkingDog Mar 2012 #54

It doesn't take much to get on a watch list these days.... AnneD Mar 2012 #55

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Aren't We all! Demeter Mar 2012 #18

Not the Ghost Dog Mar 2012 #44

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most excellent! xchrom Mar 2012 #22

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