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AndyinBC's avatar

I suspect they are, like most other political appointees, selected from the somewhat shallow pool of party loyalists. Chosen, above all, for party loyalty. Competence, if it is considered at all, is very, very low on the list of criteria.

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Bandit's avatar

You forgot race and sex, too.

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AndyinBC's avatar

No doubt ranked VERY high in the selection criteria.

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