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In reply to the discussion: No Amateurs as Democratic Presidential Candidates, Please! [View all]olegramps
(8,200 posts)At present we have a president that is totally ignorant of the constitution that he is sworn to uphold. His knowledge of law is nonexistent, didn't know there are that many countries in the world, is totally clueless as to who is leading these nations and has appointed a cabinet of plutocrats to run the country. The Chinese centuries ago realized that to have a effect well run government that it was imperative to have knowledgeable people in control and developed a civil service system of administers who were required to pass the national exam before they could serve. I doubt that such a system could be implemented here but it something to contemplate that we elect virtual nincompoops to run our government and then wonder why it is such a damn mess. I realize that many serving in the government are well prepared and dedicated, but it is the top administration that is often is the hands of political hacks. This cannot fail to have consequences when such people don't recognize their limitations and don't rely on competent assistance. Just consider the quality of some Trump has surrounded himself with.