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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 04:38 PM

    Oh!, Pedinska - Hrmpf!

    "my bolder parts can be overwhelming.

    Just ask Jebbie, who always blames them for everything. Well, everything except what he blames on e_prof."-- Pedinska

    That, Madam, is simply not true! I have never, ever made comment regarding your bolder parts.

    Yes, I have referenced your ponderous parts, and Yes, I have referenced your pendulous parts and thunderous parts, but I have never, ever said a single solitary word about your bolder parts. Not once.

    You should be ashamed of fibbing like that.

    .....and ethics_professor should also since she's guilty by association.

    The Voles, too.

    BTW, the guys at BO's Fish Wagon were still talking admirably about The Voles on Friday night. Just what did they do down there? Even Gilbert was impressed.

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