Oldie but a goodie

I saw a joke in the comment section at Ace of Spades a while back about Caroline Kennedy. The person said that he saw Caroline's entrance essay in Harvard and all it said in a crayon was: "I am Caroline fucking Kennedy." Sure it's an old joke. I heard it regarding Prince William and when Chelsea Clinton was entering Stanford.

Caroline at Harvard was a resume enhancement. For Harvard. Caroline would have been accepted at any school she applied at. And the tenure of any professor be in question if she failed a class. So it's no surprise she graduated near the top of her class.

As for her work experience, any job she had, any fund raiser, any charity that wanted her involved is solely owed to her last name being 'Kennedy'. She wouldn't even be considered for the appointment of Hillery Clinton's old job if it wasn't for big uncle Ted pushing for her.

If Caroline really wants the Senate Seat, fine. Let her run a campaign, raise money, and debate her opponent when the time comes.

The day when Caroline runs her own campaign, wins against an entrenched politician, and moves on to an %70 approval rating (much like how Sarah Palin won as Governor), then she will be qualified to hold the Senate seat.

Update: Cross posted at The Good McCain's blog

Finally.

A good case for Caroline Kennedy for US Senate. From someone who would know her best.

Senora Kennedy is the good boss for the people. She treat everybody on the staff very nice and no yell. We all get one day off in the week and she give the $200 bonus this Christmas. Except Maria because she broke the crystal bowl in the office when she dusting.
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I have to fold laundry now. Also Tio Teddy is come to the party tonight so I have to lock the liquor cabinets.

Many more convincing arguments back with Iowahawk's special guest blogger.

Sheeple shall not apply.

There really is a ruling class in the world today.

If appointed, Ms. Kennedy would fill the seat once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy.

Caroline Kennedy, who has had no experience with politics, whose resume is padded with charity events strictly because of her last name, is now a contender to be, not elected, but appointed as a Senator from New York. Her big uncle Teddy Kennedy is pushing for her to appointed from out of state as well.

Speaking of Teddy, back when he had his brain tumor scare, he was wanting his wife to take over for him as well. He has announced that he will be back in the Senate next year to finish out his term.
Joe Biden is looking for his own little dynasty, too.

By selecting Kaufman, who has said he would serve only two years before a special election is held in 2010, Minner bypassed other interested Delaware pols and ensured that Beau Biden would have a clearer opportunity to succeed his father in the Senate.

To Joe's credit, his son isn't taking the position just yet. A special election will be held in 2010 for the Senate but it is all but a forgone conclusion that Beau will be elected to the seat. There hasn't been a Republican since 2000 as a Senator from Delaware and considering the way the GOP has been acting, I doubt there will be another one soon.

This special kind of nepotism isn't saved for the Democrats either. The Republicans have their own kind of favoritism going on as well.

Republicans are urging [Jeb] Bush, the president's younger brother, to strongly consider making a bid for the seat currently held by outgoing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez.

No more dynasties for the US Government. Dynasties in the past only brought out laziness and inbreeding. And that may well be argued with the Kennedy family today. Surely there are better people for those jobs than the offspring or siblings of someone in office. Wasn't that the original idea of how the Congress was supposed to work in the first place?