no! no! no! no!

[smittenbyu]

In India, my friends/family joke about politicians who get elected who have absolutely no knowledge or experience in the subject matter of running a government! I would half hear their grumbles. They have this image that it's a little better here in the US.

So, here's one who frightens me: Senator James Inhofe! And guess which committee head he has become, Environment & Public Works Committee.

How do they get these positions? Is it at random? Really?! I heard about it a few months ago. I as usual, closed the browser window thinking it was some horrible joke. I was hoping anyway. Alas, as usual it's me in denial.

I doubt with anyone else anything would happen anyway. So, maybe he will provide some comic relief? Again, I am looking at the positive. Trying really hard. Because the alternative is living in fear and dread. 

Comments

[twicet.livejournal.com]

I think it is the same in many countries, I shake my head at many of the choices made:)

[musicpsych.livejournal.com]

I heard once that committee assignments are determined based on how well the member of Congress can raise money for the party. The better fundraisers get put on the more lucrative committees.

[dakini-bones.livejournal.com]

Scary.
Gah!