By Michael Johns We should know at least this by now: One of the first signs of failed and lost political leadership is often the creation of a government commission. On the surface, the development of such commissions might project the image of non-partisanship, seriousness, deliberation and urgency. In reality, though, it more typically reflects political cowardice, rooted in obfuscation, deflection and even dereliction of duty by elected leaders unwilling to take responsibility for the decisions they promised the public they would make on their behalf.
Silencing the Problem Solvers
Silencing the Problem Solvers
Silencing the Problem Solvers
By Michael Johns We should know at least this by now: One of the first signs of failed and lost political leadership is often the creation of a government commission. On the surface, the development of such commissions might project the image of non-partisanship, seriousness, deliberation and urgency. In reality, though, it more typically reflects political cowardice, rooted in obfuscation, deflection and even dereliction of duty by elected leaders unwilling to take responsibility for the decisions they promised the public they would make on their behalf.