[rktman]

I read a piece about this a while back on some site that couldn’t be posted on FR. Basically, merit? That crap don’t count. Pretty sad commentary.

[Brian Griffin]

Commander-in-Chief Biden is winning his war on merit one federal appointment at a time.

[DannyTN]

Just assign them randomly.

With any luck we will end up with:
Joe the Plumber running the country.
Joe Biden setting munitions at a construction site.
Kamala Harris cleaning toilets in a truck stop.
Nancy Pelosi wrestling in the WWF.

[Savage Beast]

The decline and fall of Western Civilisation. Great civilisations aren't conquered; they commit suicide.

When America falls, something much cruder will take its place. Those now revelling in the decay will be the first destroyed. And, yes, a meritocracy will take her place, the primary merit being the ability to seize power.

As Alexander replied, on his deathbed, when asked to whom he bequeathed his empire: "To the strongest."

[Brian Griffin]

It is my understanding that most airline pilots are former military pilots.

[Little Ray]

Haven’t you heard?
Merit is racism.

[Brian Griffin]

Cory Booker could have been Vice President if he took the right hormones and underwent enough surgery.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***The core meritocratic idea — that tasks should be assigned to those most qualified to accomplish them***

NEPOTISM and Favoritism overrides merit any day at the company I worked for.

[central_va]

This has been true since Bakke Affirmative Action case went the wrong way in the 1970s.

[sten]

under attack? they dropped the concept of meritocracy 25+ yrs ago

[VTenigma]

Really Larry? You’re just now figuring that out? Sheesh our betters are dumb.

[Organic Panic]

With the ridiculous AA garbage ruling the nation who would feel comfortable seeing a black female pilot as you board an aircraft?

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