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Originally posted by RougeUnderoos@Apr 10 2005, 12:59 PM
I'd make sure my dentist was a dentist, my doctor went to medical school and my mechanic knew how to fix cars.
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Have you made sure that you've 'safe guarded' your life against such 'idiots'? It seems to really matter to you....
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Nah. Everyday Joe can believe whatever he wants. So can I. They don't effect me. Prominent members of the government, lawmakers, cabinet members -- they do effect me. It does really matter me.
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Every day Joe can belive whatever he wants unless his name is Jim Keegstra.. and then anyone who goes to him is a blooming idiot, regardless of the fact of whether he knows how to fix cars or not, eh? Nice....
I think that those that directly serve you have a much more direct impact on my life than do those in gov't. Sure they can make the laws, put more money here instead of there, make backroom deals with this country instead of that country.. whatever. It's still those that directly sell me the goods, directly examine my teeth, etc that impact my life.
Now, don't get me wrong. Those people in gov't still have a huge impact on the country and shape it. I still want the best available people in those positions. Who's to say that the best people are the most highly educated or have the most experience? The best leaders surround themselves with specialists, experts, etc who they can delegate and have do the best job. Nobody does the job themselves. Sometimes, just a figurehead is the best. It's the whole team together that has to be evaluated.
As an example, I consider Chretien to be a blooming idiot. All of his "proof is a proof is a proof because it's proven" and "What do you think about the drugs coming across the border - They're great! - Oh, I thought you said trucks" situations just leave a horrible taste in my mouth. That said, I have to give him credit for the team he assembled - choosing Martin, McClelland, etc to be part of it. (Choosing Copps was a stroke of idiocy though)