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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 11:17 AM

    Jebbie. boomer ring. You are a podiatrist. IMO. Silence, O, Love always,

    ~

    I'll 'hit' if you have pleasant background music?

    How about:`Palestrina. `Pope Marcellus Mass?

    Mass means to adore and worship, but silently.

    Play: `Agnus Dei 1. It always makes me misty.

    But, in a cheerful way. I may go to a mortician?

    No. I act too silly. Too much/mulch honeycomb.

    It's so sweet. Octagon shape. Bee wax cubes. Ay.

    So much joy? Too much sweet honey? No angers.

    O Athens say:`Embrace one's anger. Hold gently.

    Do Ya ever feel so sad that a dirge can cheer Ya?

    Maybe see if you (Jebbie) can find Copland's A.S.

    Who doesn't love The Appalachian Springs? Vars.

    It's a old silent version: "Tis the gift to be simple."

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