Joe the Plumber

[Faulkner]

At first glance it may appear this post is a general discussion about politics, but it's not. It's about the qualifications of public service.

As I consider the reports of Joe the Plumber running for office, I recall in times past there was another congressman who was considered an "idiot bumpkin" by the other side, though he was very popular with his constituents who sent him to Washington for three terms. For a time he was even considered a serious contendor as a presidential candidate to run against a very powerful sitting president. His name was David Crockett from Tennessee.

What other "unqualified" public servants can you think of that made a positive impact in the arena.

 

[G-Mac]

What other "unqualified" candidates can you think of that made an impact in the arena.

A certain "community organizer" comes to mind.

Getting it in before the big guy locks it....

 

[DCWilson]

Any first timer in congress is unqualified to hold the position. Government is one of those professions where, if you are serious about the work, on the job training is more important than what you learned before seeking the position. (I leave out such basics as the ability to add and subtract correctly and the development of the social courtesies and graces one usually learns in Kindergarten.)

 

[9c1 lover]

this wont last here.

but those are the guys that SHOULD be in office!

 

[Faulkner]

Getting it in before the big guy locks it....

this wont last here.

I was hoping for more of a historical discourse.

 

[handejector]

Is the term GENERAL political discussion that hard to understand?

We won't be doing it, folks.
Be advised......