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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 10:40 AM

    OT: a suggestion to help Glenn

    We have some individuals who are making it difficult for Glenn to do his job and police the UT comments area. I found the latest "handle" calling Glenn a coward to be the topper.

    I request that those who have the time and temperament to moderate this area to e-mail Glenn and offer your volunteer services. If he saw that several people with their head on straight would be willing to moderate --- I think he might ask Salon if it were possible to give that ability for only one comment area (UT) to "outsiders".

    Me? I do not have the time, nor the temperament: but many here do.

    Glenn may say "hell no" to the idea or Salon might say it is not possible: but at least e-mail Glenn as offer if you would be willing to help.

    (a few might be willing just to delete a few posts by me; and that would be OK by me)

    Please offer to help.

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