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Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:00 AM

Nepotistic succession in the political class

A large, and rapidly growing, percentage of high elected officials are part of politically powerful families. What accounts for this anti-democratic dynamic?

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  • Wednesday, December 3, 2008 08:25 AM

    Royalty & Nepotism in Music

    "I was just reminded of such titles as 'The King of Pop', 'The King of Rock' and other such designations that arise in our pop-culture. Many people in the thread have pointed out that politics is not the only sphere in which a fascination with royalty exists and here is another example."

    -- Patrick Morgan

    Yes, but would you really want to be deprived the royalty of such artists as Hank Williams Jr, Desi Arnez Jr, Enrique Iglesias, etc.? Particularly Hank Jr, who is not only a dumbfoundingly awesome performer, but the complexity & insight of his political observations put Michael Savage to shame.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2MKG2hFWao

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