Wednesday, December 10, 2008

F*&k the political dynasty system

I hope-perhaps against hope--that the Illinois "Senategate" controversy will finally wake people up to the reality of dynasties in American politics and how it further ruins democracy.
  • Illinois: Obama's seat might go to Jesse Jackson Jr., whose entry into politics was made possible only because of his name.

  • New York: Clinton's seat is being sought by Caroline Kennedy, whose only political connection is the Kennedy name. Meanwhile Andrew Cuomo can't make up his mind whether to go for the governor office or this senate vacancy.

  • Delaware: Biden's seat will be held by his former aide, until Biden's son is ready two years down the road.

  • Florida: Jeb Bush is already making noise about jumping into the Senate race.
This is a list looking into the future. Of course, the past includes names like Bush, Gore, Dole, Murkowski ..... it is a long list


I am tired of this game, as you can tell from the "F*&k" in the title :-)

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