Why our associations matter

[lerxst]

Obama's questionnaire for employment in his administration states under

III) Relationships and affiliations:

20) Please provide names and details of any individuals and organizations with which you or your spouse have been associated with that might present a conflict of interest with your proposed federal office, or have the potential for embarrassment.

source NY Times

 

[Jdarg]

So are you applying for a job?

But really, are you bringing this up because you think it is a good question or bad question?

 

[lerxst]

So are you applying for a job?

But really, are you bringing this up because you think it is a good question or bad question?

it's a good question

 

[Miss Kitty]

it's a good question

I agree. I believe Mr. Obama has learned from the past when so many appointees had skeletons falling out of the closets. Now, he just has to hope they answer the questions, honestly. Vet, vet and vet some more. ;-)

 

[Jdarg]

I agree too- I just couldn't tell from the way it was presented if his including this question was being praised or mocked.

 

[lerxst]

clarification

I guess I should have titled it
"Would Obama Pass his own Questionnaire?"

 

[mossyhead]

I'll be the one to take the hit. No he would not pass his own Questionnaire. He could not get any high clearance government job.

 

[traderx]

 

[Chickpea]

Can I go out on a limb here and say that probably every single person over the age of 20 has at some point in his/her life had questionable affliations in their life, made friends with people who today would turn us off, etc, etc...

 

[idlewind]

I had as much to say as anyone about Obama's associations, and frankly I am still troubled by them. But the election is over, the majority does not see a problem as I do and there are many pressing issues to occupy us. We should monitor the situation quietly for awhile.