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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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  • Thursday, December 4, 2008 09:25 AM

    HEY WHERE ELSE

    can you make money for doing so little,get people to kiss your ass just because they have to, get insider information about how to make more money, receive great health care benefits, and stick you thumb in the eye of anyone who might actually expect you to really produce something?

    What is it they say: The apple never falls far from the tree?

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