"Larry Roll K3LT" wrote in message
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In article k.net,
"Dan/W4NTI" w4nti@get rid of this mindspring.com writes:

Wouldn't it be great if the next political appointee actually had some
idea
of RF communications technology ?

Dan/W4NTI

Dan:

Forgive my cynicism, but since when has practical knowledge and
experience in a particular field of endeavor ever been a requirement
to become a political appointee? Mr. Powell became FCC Chairman
because he's a rare commodity in Washington politics: a black
Republican. And, I guess, being Colin Powell's son didn't hurt much,
either. Michael gave President Bush another way to pay off Secretary
of State Powell for not running against him in the Presidential race,
and add some "diversity" to his administration. A double-whammy.
I just wonder what kind of new nightmare we'll get in Michael's place?

Of course, in fairness to Chairman Powell, he does have a point about
the political back stabbing. However, I guess that's what we get when
we allow our government to be run mainly by career politicians who are
all beholden to special interests. I believe that the only way to correct
this situation is to never vote for an incumbent seeking his third or
subsequent term in a non-term limited office.

73 de Larry, K3LT


Points well taken, no arguement from me on them.

Maybe the next commissioner will be on the board of Alabama Power. The
corporation that has taken 5 years (so far) to clean up their trashy noisy
lines.

Can't wait till they try BPL.

Dan/W4NTI