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The Backlash Cometh

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Fri Sep-30-05 11:18 AM
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18. Clinton also appointed people who were across party lines.

Edited on Fri Sep-30-05 11:19 AM by The Backlash Cometh

Which may have proved his downfall. i.e. Louis Freeh. Unfortunately, I understand the basic reasoning behind cronyism, but I have a big problem with a president who doesn't allow those appointees to grow in their position. For Bush, and the Republicans, it's always about loyalty and following an ideology even when it defies reason.

In Louis Freeh's case and Clarence Thomas, you see the other edge. They are examples of people who Democrats were/are too timid to point out the incompetence of the appointee BECAUSE they are Republicans.

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