You'd think some would advocate the Med Student do their brain surgery over the neurosurgeon, (Reply #13)

In the discussion thread: Tom Suozzi wins seat on House Ways and Means Committee [View all]

Fri Jan 11, 2019, 08:01 AM

hlthe2b (74,041 posts)

13. You'd think some would advocate the Med Student do their brain surgery over the neurosurgeon,

given the adamant advocacy for "youth & enthusiasm" over experience and track record on the most critically important committees in Congress. To see this level of tunnel vision sycophancy for any Dem politico is depressing to me.

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34 replies	Author	Time	Post
Tom Suozzi wins seat on House Ways and Means Committee [View all]	George II	Jan 2019	OP
Not really surprised as important slots are almost never given to freshmen	cstanleytech	Jan 2019	#1
It was as expected	Apollyonus	Jan 2019	#2
Yes. He or she needs to learn the job and prove themselves.	NurseJackie	Jan 2019	#12
This is about politics, not "experience."	JackRiddler	Jan 2019	#3
ONE of the proven, highly experienced candidates was put in charge.	Hortensis	Jan 2019	#9
You'd think some would advocate the Med Student do their brain surgery over the neurosurgeon,	hlthe2b	Jan 2019	#13
Bazinga!	George II	Jan 2019	#14
Politics is neither plumbing nor brain surgery!	JackRiddler	Jan 2019	#15
Of course there are prior right ways to do things.	Hortensis	Jan 2019	#21
In plumbing, certainly.	JackRiddler	Jan 2019	#22
Liz Warren as an "ineffective, business as usual" person?	Hortensis	Jan 2019	#24
What exactly has been "ineffective business as usual" concerning Democrats?	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#27
It isn't "business as usual" just because	Cha	Jan 2019	#29
Crickets....	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#33
More crickets....	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#34
Why does your opening statement	TexasTowelie	Jan 2019	#32
Why do you say that? Are you saying that Pelosi refuses to select the best person for the job?	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#11
"Experience" at what?	JackRiddler	Jan 2019	#23
Experience in a job or career isn't "neutral."	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#25
This is always how it goes...	joshcryer	Jan 2019	#16
Sure, this is always "how it goes."	JackRiddler	Jan 2019	#18
It really doesn't matter.	joshcryer	Jan 2019	#20
So experience is not worth much. Jared and Ivanka in the WH are your ideal then....	ehrnst	Jan 2019	#26
That makes sense for a more experienced	Cha	Jan 2019	#4
Long time Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin's first black representative, also got on.	SunSeeker	Jan 2019	#5
Good choice	Gothmog	Jan 2019	#6
All freshman need the opportunity to learn how to do their new jobs. There's a big difference	lapucelle	Jan 2019	#7
It's not just that, top staffers are going to be career individuals.	joshcryer	Jan 2019	#17
And, Tweeting and Legislating..	Cha	Jan 2019	#31
I like his priorities.	brer cat	Jan 2019	#8
increasing wages, improving retirement security and reducing healthcare and prescription drug costs	ananda	Jan 2019	#10
Post removed	Post removed	Jan 2019	#19
ZERO.	George II	Jan 2019	#28
But Suozzi prevailed with the backing of the New York Democratic delegation to Congress, including	Cha	Jan 2019	#30

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